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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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07BUENOSAIRES481MEDIA REACTION; CHINA AND RUSSIA'S REARMAMENT; US-ARGENTINE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories today include an alleged Chinese and Russian rearmament, which could spark US concern; the "conflicting attitudes of the (Argentine) presidential couple towards the Bush-Chavez clash;" and the traffic in people in Argentina. 2. OPINION PIECES [...]
2007-03-14 10:19:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES492MEDIA REACTION; HUMAN RIGHTS; ECUADOR; 03/14/07; BUENOS
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories include leading "Clarin's" interview with Tex Harris, former US political counselor under the Carter administration, who attended a seminar on human rights in Buenos Aires; and the political crisis in Ecuador. 2. OPINION PIEC [...]
2007-03-15 09:16:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES501ARGENTINA: DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM, INTERNAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-15 20:29:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDACABQ AORC APER PREL UNGA
07BUENOSAIRES512MEDIA REACTION; US PRESIDENT BUSH'S LATAM TOUR;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories today focus on the "meager" achievements of US President Bush's trip to Latin American countries; and an interpretation of Argentina's ties to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his regime. 2. OPINION PIECES - "The US Senate already debates [...]
2007-03-16 16:20:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES513MEDIA REACTION; AMIA CASE - INTERPOL TO ORDER ARREST OF
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Major international stories today focus on Interpol's Executive Committee unanimously accepting Argentina's petition to have red notices issued against five Iranians and one Lebanese (although not for former Iranian President Akbar Rafsanjani),suspected of involvement in t [...]
2007-03-16 16:25:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES519ARGENTINA SUBMISSION FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Argentina is a country of origin, transit and destination for internationally trafficked men, women and children. Trafficking in persons (TIP) in Argentina primarily involves Argentines trafficked internally for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation, mostly from the [...]
2007-03-16 22:27:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF PGOV ELAB
07BUENOSAIRES525MEDIA REACTION; US-ARGENTINE BILATERAL TIES; US PRESIDENT
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories include Argentina's cooperation with the US on matters related to the fight against international terrorism and its impact on the bilateral relationship; the aftermath of US President George W. Bush's trip to Latin America; and the US influence [...]
2007-03-19 19:47:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES527ARGENTINA WILL NOT TABLE A RESOLUTION AT UNHRC TO
[...] On March 19, Poloff contacted Third Secretary Alexis Am to follow up on whether the GOA intended to table a resolution at the UNHRC to protect freedom of expression and promote freedom of religion to counter the OIC-sponsored resolution on "defamation of religion." Mr. Am confirmed that Arge [...]
2007-03-19 20:29:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDPRES PHUM UNHRC AR
07BUENOSAIRES561MEDIA REACTION; US PRESIDENT BUSH'S LATAM TOUR; IRAQ;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Leading international stories today include the implications for Argentina of US President Bush's tour of Latin America; an assessment of the four-year war in Iraq; and misconceptions in the US-led Global War on Terrorism. 2. OPINION PIECES - "The political scenario i [...]
2007-03-23 09:30:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES562MEDIA REACTION; PRESIDENT BUSH'S LATAM TOUR; FREE TRADE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories focus on US Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon's remarks about the "positive" results of SIPDIS US President Bush's tour of Latin America; and Professor Richard Feinberg's press round table in Buenos Aires on international trad [...]
2007-03-23 09:30:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES563MEDIA REACTION; IRAQ; IRAN; US PRESIDENT BUSH'S LATAM TOUR;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Leading international stories today include US President Bush pleading for patience and warning US citizens of dire consequences of a swift troop withdrawal from Iraq; the possibility that international judicial system could be amended to legalize a Western military action [...]
2007-03-23 10:32:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES587MEDIA REACTION; U/S NICHOLAS BURNS'S CRITICISM OF
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories focus on the implications of US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns' critical statements SIPDIS about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's anti-US President Bush rally in Buenos Aires. Daily-of-record "La Nacion" carries an ed [...]
2007-03-26 20:46:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES596MEDIA REACTION; US REACTION TO CHAVEZ'S ANTI-BUSH RALLY IN
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT International opinion pieces today are mainly focused on the USG's reaction to Venezuelan Hugo Chavez's anti-Bush rally in Buenos Aires; Venezuelan President Chavez's land seizures; and China's acknowledgement of private property. 2. OPINION PIECES - "The US complaint [...]
2007-03-27 20:46:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES6SADDAM HUSSEIN'S DEATH; LATIN AMERICA; DEATH OF PINOCHET;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend papers cover the implications of Saddam Hussein's execution; the governments of Evo Morales and Hugo Chavez and their influence on violence in Latin America; the aftermath of Pinochet's death; and Bolivian President Evo Morales imposing a visa on US citizens who wan [...]
2007-01-04 11:10:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES606MEDIA REACTION; UK-IRAN; SITUATION IN IRAN; 03/28/07;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's key international stories are related to the dispute between the UK and Iran over the seizure of 15 British Naval personnel; and the situation in Iran given that the world is "on the verge of a new military confrontation in the (Persian) Gulf." 2. OPINION PIECES [...]
2007-03-29 14:33:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES612MEDIA REACTION; IRAN; ARGENTINE-VENEZUELAN TIES; 03/29/07;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Leading international stories today focus on the escalation of the conflict between the UK and Iran over the British detained military; and President Kirchner's upcoming trip to Venezuela in the aftermath of the USG complaint over President Chavez's anti-Bush rally in Bueno [...]
2007-03-29 20:11:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES616MEDIA REACTION; LULA TO THE US; ARGENTINE DEBT HOLDOUTS;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Leading international stories today include Brazilian President Lula's upcoming trip to the US to meet with President Bush; a letter from the leaders of the House of Representatives Western Hemisphere Subcommittee to Treasury Secretary Paulson urging action by the USG to de [...]
2007-03-30 17:45:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES624MEDIA REACTION; IRAN; MEETING BETWEEN BUSH AND LULA;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories include the impact of the capture of 15 British soldiers on the status of the war against Iran; and the implications of the meeting between US President George W. Bush and Brazilian President Lula da Silva for Brazil's strategic interests. [...]
2007-04-03 18:07:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES626ARGENTINA PARTICIPATION IN U.S.-LATIN AMERICAN
[...] Per reftels, Post delivered invitations to the Argentine Central Bank President Martin Redrado and Ministry of Economy and Production Felisa Miceli on March 21. At the request of the Central Bank, Post sent similar letters and information on the conference to the GoA's Financial Intelligence [...]
2007-04-03 19:08:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PREL PTER AR
07BUENOSAIRES63IRAQ-IRAN; CHAVEZ; ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES; 01/12/07
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT All local dailies report on the wave of domestic and international criticism unleashed by US President Bush's plan to send additional US troops to Iraq. Papers also cover the US blow to the Iranian consulate in Erbil; the Chavez administration's 'totalitarianism'; and envi [...]
2007-01-12 20:34:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES632MEDIA REACTION; HOUSE SPEAKER PELOSI'S TRIP TO SYRIA;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's local papers focus on the alleged irritation triggered in the White House by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria; a predicted overhaul in the US-Argentine bilateral relationship; and possible implications of the US-Brazilian bio-fuels deal on US-Latin Amer [...]
2007-04-04 18:37:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES64US POLICY ON IRAQ; VENEZUELA; 01/11/07; BUENOS AIRES
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading stories include US President Bush's decision to send more troops to Iraq; the implications of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's announced nationalization of telecommunications and utility corporations; and the Argentine Government's reaction to Chavez's ann [...]
2007-01-12 20:34:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES640MEDIA REACTION; IRAN SETS FREE 15 HOSTAGES; THE KIRCHNER
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's international leading stories are Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's decision to set free the 15 British Marines; and the US academics' opinion of the Kirchner administration and Argentina's economic recovery. 2. OPINION PIECES - "An End With No Winners" [...]
2007-04-05 15:01:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES66Argentina Economic and Financial Weekly for the week ending
[...] Provided below is Embassy Buenos Aires' Economic and Financial Review, covering the period January 8 - 12, 2007. The unclassified email version of this report includes tables and charts tracking Argentine economic developments. Contact Econoff Chris Landberg at landbergca@state.gov to be incl [...]
2007-01-16 19:45:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ELAB ENRG AR
07BUENOSAIRES660MEDIA REACTION; THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION; US EMBARGO ON
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories focus on an alleged decline in neo-conservatives' clout on the Bush administration; a reported reduction in popular support for the US embargo imposed on Cuba; a debate in Latin America about the bio-fuels option; and the status of the US-Argen [...]
2007-04-10 08:55:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES666MEDIA REACTION; IRAN'S INDUSTRIAL-SCALE NUCLEAR FUEL
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT All local papers report Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's announcement that Iran has begun industrial-scale nuclear fuel production in defiance of the international community. Also, daily-of-record "La Nacion" carries an opinion piece regarding the planned US immigrat [...]
2007-04-10 16:18:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES68IRAQ; US PENTAGON AND LATIN AMERICA; THE US FOREIGN POLICY;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend papers carry opinion pieces on USG policy on Iraq; the relationship between the Pentagon and Latin America; current US foreign policy; Venezuelan President Chavez's announced transformation of his country; and problems in Bolivia. 2. OPINION PIECES - "Bush sai [...]
2007-01-16 20:40:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES689MEDIA REACTION; IRAN; IRAQ; CUBA; 04/11/07; BUENOS AIRES
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT International stories today include the alleged Iranian energy crisis that could justify its nuclear program; the upcoming FM ministerial on the Iraq issue, which will take place in Egypt; and the US embargo on Cuba, which is questioned not only in Cuba but also in the US, [...]
2007-04-12 09:03:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES707MEDIA REACTION; US CZAR TO OVERSEE WARS IN IRAQ AND
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories are related to the White House's alleged attempt to appoint a "czar" to manage the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; the IMF-WB Spring Meetings' conclusions about Argentina's economic performance; IMF Research Department Director Cha [...]
2007-04-13 11:48:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES710MEDIA REACTION; IMF AND ARGENTINA; TERRORISM; IRAN AND THE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories today focus on the IMF postponing its audit of Argentina's economy; implications of savage terrorist attacks in Northern Africa; and the regional strategic role of Iran. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "The IMF will not audit Argentina thi [...]
2007-04-13 14:31:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES731MEDIA REACTION; SOUTH AMERICAN ENERGY SUMMIT; TERRORISM;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories focus on the implications of the South American Energy Summit, to be held in Venezuela; and the global war on terrorism, which, according to leading "Clarin," requires a "multilateral" approach. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Lula st [...]
2007-04-16 18:55:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES754 ARGENTINA: DEMARCHE ON UN CORRUPTION AND CRIME
[...] ConOff delivered reftel talking points to Advisor Mauricio Alice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Officer of the Legal Advisor (OLA). Alice stated that he would pass on our concern about the checklist and our offer of assistance to the agencies involved in the process. He noted that t [...]
2007-04-19 09:17:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KJUS PGOV PTER SNAR AR
07BUENOSAIRES764MEDIA REACTION; VIRGINIA TECH MASSACRE; SOUTH AMERICAN
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT The most important international topics today include the Virginia Tech massacre; and the South American Energy Summit, which, according to daily-of-record "La Nacion" and liberal "Buenos Aires Herald," "ended without conclusive developments regarding the main items on the [...]
2007-04-20 13:01:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES772MEDIA REACTION; VIRGINIA TECH MASSACRE; 04/20/07; BUENOS
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT The massacre at Virginia Tech remains the most important international story. Leading "Clarin" carries an opinion piece on the political implications of the massacre. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "The dark side" Claudio Mario Aliscioni, international analyst o [...]
2007-04-20 19:46:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES797MEDIA REACTION; IRAQ; CRISTINA KIRCHNER'S TRIP TO MEXICO;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories include the war in Iraq; Argentine First Lady Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's upcoming trip to Mexico; the State of Vermont asking for the impeachment of US President Bush and VP Cheney; and the 2007 Heritage Foundation Index of Economic Freed [...]
2007-04-24 18:07:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES798MEDIA REACTION; VIRGINIA TECH MASSACRE; ECUADOR 04/24/07;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Leading international editorials cover the Virginia Tech University massacre and the flare-up of the debate over arms control; and chances of an institutional change in Ecuador. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Massacre and arms control" Daily-of-record "La Nac [...]
2007-04-24 18:07:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES815MEDIA REACTION; ARGENTINE ECONOMIC GROWTH; ARGENTINE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading international stories include prospects of Argentina's stunning recovery from its 2001-02 economic meltdown; and American Task Force Argentina asking the G8 about Argentina's debt to holdout creditors. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Perplexity and [...]
2007-04-26 09:04:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES821MEDIA REACTION; IPR; CLIMATE CHANGE; ARGENTINE-BRAZILIAN
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories include the celebration of Intellectual Property Day and the need to fight piracy; climate change and the USG; and prospects of Argentine-Brazilian ties. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Climate change gets religion" J [...]
2007-04-26 17:21:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES83FARM SUBSIDIES; LATIN AMERICAN POLITICAL SCENARIO; CHAVEZ;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading international opinion pieces include farm subsidies in wealthy countries; the political "patchwork" in Latin America; the economic and political implications of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez' announced changes; the reasons for clashes in Bolivia; and expectations [...]
2007-01-18 16:59:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES837MEDIA REACTION; VENEZUELA AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION; TIES
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories cover the closure of RCTV in Venezuela; reinvigorated ties between Argentina and Brazil; the upcoming US-Argentine naval exercises; and Argentine First Lady Cristina Kirchner's trip to Washington. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Chave [...]
2007-04-30 16:32:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES851MEDIA REACTION; BUSH VETO OF IRAQ WITHDRAWAL BILL; US
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-02 17:37:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES86MEDIA REACTION US POLICY ON IRAQ-IRAN; HUGO CHAVEZ;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading international stories include Henry Kissinger's alleged influence on the USG policy on Iraq and Iran; the discussion of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' nationalization plans in the framework of the Mercosur Summit; the alleged progress of Mercosur; and Ecu [...]
2007-01-18 19:23:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES868MEDIA REACTION; US-LATIN AMERICAN TIES; URIBE TO THE US;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories today include the US-Latin American relationship, according to Karen Tramontano, former Clinton advisor; Colombian President Uribe's trip to Washington; the UNITAS military exercise; and today's celebration of World Press Freedom Day. 2. OPINION [...]
2007-05-03 15:35:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES873 2006 END USE MONITORING REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-04 14:03:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN AR
07BUENOSAIRES875MEDIA REACTION; CRISTINA'S ADDRESS TO THE AJC; ISLAM AND
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's major international stories include Argentine Senator Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's address to the American Jewish Committee; and the connection between violent Islam and terrorist attacks, in the opinion of a Spanish expert. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS [...]
2007-05-04 15:34:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES887MEDIA REACTION; ISRAEL'S WAR; BRAZIL'S INCORPORATION INTO
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories include the outcome of Israel's war against Hezbollah; Brazil's incorporation into the OECD; and Russia's prevailing manipulation of the mass media. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "The lives of others" Daily-of-record "La Nacion's" [...]
2007-05-07 15:33:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES899MEDIA REACTION; THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION; 05/09/07; BUENOS
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's daily-of-record "La Nacion" carries an opinion piece on an alleged 'exodus' in the Bush administration, with some members moving to the private sector. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Some members of the Bush administration start to flee" Hugo Alconada M [...]
2007-05-09 17:49:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES900MEDIA REACTION; SARKOZY'S TIES TO BUSH; TECHINT AND CHAVEZ;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Leading international stories today include President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy's views on France's relationship with the US; and Argentine company Techint toning down a possible conflict with Venezuelan President Chavez. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "The US praises [...]
2007-05-09 17:49:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES910MEDIA REACTION; SARKOZY AND 1968; PEACE IN ULSTER; ILLEGAL
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Local papers lead with French President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy's views on the cultural and social heritage of 1968; a new Democratic Party's draft bill on illegal immigration; and a Catholic-Protestant coalition taking power in Northern Ireland. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDIT [...]
2007-05-10 18:25:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES912MEDIA REACTION; SARKOZY AND 1968; PEACE IN ULSTER; ILLEGAL
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Local papers lead with French President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy's views on the cultural and social heritage of 1968; a new Democratic Party's draft bill on illegal immigration; and a Catholic-Protestant coalition taking power in Northern Ireland. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDIT [...]
2007-05-10 18:26:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES915MEDIA REACTION; UK PM TONY BLAIR'S DECISION TO STEP DOWN &
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's major international stories include the impact on the Bush administration of UK PM Tony Blair's decision to step down; and the First Bio-Fuels Congress of the Americas, which will be held in Buenos Aires and will feature former US VP Al Gore as the keynote speaker. [...]
2007-05-11 13:44:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES92MEDIA REACTION OBAMA'S BID FOR US PRESIDENCY; GLOBAL
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories today include Democratic Senator Barack Obama's nomination to the US presidency; expectations that the US Congress will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions; and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reassuring Argentine President Nestor Kirchner that h [...]
2007-01-19 20:51:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES920ARGENTINA: KEY OBJECTIVES FOR WORLD HEATH ASSEMBLY
[...] Emboff delivered our key objectives as described in reftel to Hugo Fernandez of the Offices of Foreign Affairs in Argentina's Ministry of Health. Fernandez responded by saying that the Government of Argentina agrees that avian influenza will require a "truly global" response and they look for [...]
2007-05-11 18:47:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO AORC PREL KFLU WHO
07BUENOSAIRES945MEDIA REACTION; US-FRENCH RELATIONSHIP; FORMER US VICE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend international stories include the status of the US-French relationship following Sarkozy's victory in presidential elections; the impact of former US Vice President Al Gore's address to the first Bio-Fuels Congress for the Americas, held in Buenos Aires; President G [...]
2007-05-14 16:05:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES95SCENESETTER: USTR AMBASSADOR VERONEAU'S JANUARY 26
[...] (SBU) Embassy Buenos Aires warmly welcomes your January 26 visit to meet with the Ministers of Economy and Foreign Affairs and with members of the U.S. business community. Your arrival, immediately following your FTA consultations in Chile and your TIFA signing in Uruguay, will spark considera [...]
2007-01-22 09:15:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAGR AR EFIN OECD
07BUENOSAIRES954MEDIA REACTION; WASHINGTON-TEHRAN DISCUSSIONS; BIO-FUELS
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories today include the upcoming meeting between US and Iranian delegations to discuss Iraq; an opinion on the bio-fuels debate; and the upcoming meeting between Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Paolo Rocca, head of the Techint group, which has been [...]
2007-05-15 16:49:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES962MEDIA REACTION; FRENCH PRESIDENT-ELECT NICOLAS SARKOZY'S
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Major international stories today include French President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy's expected foreign policy; US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's trip to Russia; and UK PM Tony Blair's legacy. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Sarkozy, with his eyes placed on Euro [...]
2007-05-16 19:11:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES963ARGENTINA AND CITES COP 14
[...] ESTH visited Victoria Lichtschein, the Environment Secretariat's CITES point person, on May 16 to discuss U.S. SIPDIS proposals on species listings. Lichtschein also outlined the GoA's views on other COP 14 areas of interest to the U.S., such as the CITES Standing Committee's development o [...]
2007-05-16 19:17:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDSENV KSCA ETRD AR
07BUENOSAIRES979MEDIA REACTION; NUCLEAR NON PROLIFERATION; AMERICAS
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's major international opinion pieces are related to Argentina's nuclear development and its commitments to the Nuclear Non Proliferation regime; Argentine government officials attending the Americas Competitiveness Forum to be held in Atlanta; and negotiations between [...]
2007-05-18 09:52:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUENOSAIRES983MEDIA REACTION; US IMMIGRATION DEAL; WOLFOWITZ'S
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Major international stories today include the US deal to overhaul immigration legislation; and Paul Wolfowitz's resignation from the World Bank. 2. OPINION PIECES AND EDITORIALS - "Key US immigration deal" Hugo Alconada Mon, Washington-based correspondent for daily [...]
2007-05-18 15:45:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
07BUJUMBURA178BURUNDI'S FORMER SECOND VICE PRESIDENT RELEASED FROM
[...] Burundi's National Intelligence Services (SNR) released the former Second Vice President, Marina Barampama, from custody by late in the evening on March 13, after eight hours of questioning. Barampama had been arrested earlier the same day on charges of posing a "threat to the internal securit [...]
2007-03-14 15:47:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR PREL BY
07BUJUMBURA181BURUNDIAN RESPONSE TO UN INTERNATIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-15 15:40:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER PREL PINR UNGA BY
07BUJUMBURA211WORLD BANK PRESIDENT WOLFOWITZ VISITS BURUNDI
[...] (U) Summary. During a March visit to Burundi, the President of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz discussed with Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza the World Bank's proposed $130 million poverty-reduction grant and stressed the need for increased support to the private sector. Mr. Wolfowitz exp [...]
2007-03-23 10:24:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON EAID BY
07BUJUMBURA266UN ASSISTANT-SECRETARY FOR PEACEBUILDING SUPPORT VISITS
[...] The UN Assistant-Secretary General for Peacebuilding Support, Carolyn McAskie, visited Burundi March 29-April 1 to lay the groundwork for the initial visit of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) scheduled for April 9-15. In a meeting with the diplomatic community on April 6, McAskie describe [...]
2007-04-05 15:18:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO SOCI UNGA EAID
07BUJUMBURA293BURUNDI RESPONSE TO WMO QUADRENNIAL CONGRESS
[...] (U) On April 19, POLOFF delivered reftel points concerning USG interests in the upcoming World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Congress to Ambassador Aldolphe Nahayo, the Director for International Organizations in Burundi's Ministry of External Relations and Cooperation (Foreign Affairs). [...]
2007-04-19 15:47:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TPHY WM BY
07BUJUMBURA299BURUNDI: SINDUHIJE LEAVES THE HELM OF AFRICAN
[...] (U) On April 23, African Public Radio (APR) announced the departure of its founder, Alexis Sinduhije, as Director of the popular radio station. APR enjoys the largest media market share and audience in Burundi. There was no official reason given for Sinduhije,s departure, though his exit is [...]
2007-04-24 12:51:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PINR PREL BY
07BUJUMBURA337CONSULTANT TO US TRADE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY VISITS BURUNDI TO
[...] Summary. An energy consultant for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) met May 2-3 with senior Government of Burundi (GOB) officials and private energy officials to discuss a feasibility study for a petroleum pipeline to Burundi. Burundian government officials and private concerns res [...]
2007-05-08 05:29:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EINV EMIN ENRG EPET PREL PBTS RW KE TZ UG BY
07BUJUMBURA352BURUNDI RECEIVES DEMARCHE ON KEY U.S. OBJECTIVES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-14 14:43:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL TBIO WHO KFLU
07BUJUMBURA37NEW BURUNDIAN CABINET APPOINTMENTS
[...] Burundian President Nkurunziza on January 23 announced the following Cabinet appointments: -- Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Breeding: Jean de Dieu Mutabazi -- Minister of Commerce and Industry: Donatien Nijimbere -- Minister of Planning, Development and National Reconstruction: [...]
2007-02-03 11:41:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR ECON BY
07BUJUMBURA411ADF IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL PROJECTS IN BURUNDI
[...] SUMMARY: During a May 20-27 visit to Burundi, African Development Foundation (ADF) representatives identified promising sectors for future support and attended Burundi's Donor Round Table. ADF gauged the climate for economic development for small and medium sized enterprises and surveyed curr [...]
2007-06-05 09:09:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EINV EFIN BY
07BUJUMBURA474SOLICITING BURUNDI'S SUPPORT FOR ICAO ASSEMBLY
[...] (U) DCM on June 26 delivered reftel demarches soliciting Burundian support for U.S. positions in the upcoming ICAO General Assembly in Montreal to the Burundian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director for International Organizations, Ambassador Adolphe Nahayo. Ambassador Nahayo did not offer for [...]
2007-06-26 15:24:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD BY
07BUJUMBURA482BURUNDI'S SECOND VICE PRESIDENT TO LEAD DELEGATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-28 15:08:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDKSUM PREL BY
07BUJUMBURA516BURUNDI - DEMARCHE FOR IOM DIRECTOR GENERAL
[...] (U) DCM on July 17 delivered reftel demarche raising details of Ambassador William Swing's candidacy for Director General of the Council of the International Organization for Migration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief of Cabinet, Alain Nyamitwe. Nyamitwe did not offer formal, substa [...]
2007-07-17 15:11:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF PREL BY
07BUJUMBURA542BURUNDI: NUCLEAR TERRORISM CONVENTION AWAITING
[...] (U) Burundi has signed, but has not yet ratified, the International Convention for the Suppression of Nuclear Terrorism, according to Burundi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). DCM met on July 27 with the MFA's Chief of Staff, Alain Niyamitwe, to urge that Burundi ratify the convention as [...]
2007-07-27 10:34:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL BY
07BUJUMBURA545BURUNDI: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-30 15:52:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDCASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BY
07BUJUMBURA567EVENT ON LITERACY AND HEALTH HOSTED BY MRS. BUSH,
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-09 10:08:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI TSPL UNGA BY
07BUJUMBURA56862ND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: BURUNDI'S HIGH-LEVEL
[...] (U) The Government of Burundi will send the following delegation to attend the 62nd UN General Assembly: A. Attendance of the Head of State: Will not attend. B. Attendance of the Head of Delegation: -- Dr. Martin Nduwimana, First Vice-President of the Republic. -- Arrive New York: [...]
2007-08-09 13:00:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDKSEP PREL UNGA OVIP BY
07BUJUMBURA629FNL FACTIONS FIGHT IT OUT IN NORTHERN BUJUMBURA
[...] In the early morning hours of September 3rd and 4th, factions of the Palipehutu-FNL (FNL) engaged in infighting in northern Bujumbura. Embassy sources currently report twelve casualties from the confrontations. The attacks occurred in the Buterere and Kimana communes of Bujumbura, areas of th [...]
2007-09-04 12:42:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDBY PREL PGOV PINR
07BUJUMBURA656SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF DEPUTY ASSISTANT
[...] SUMMARY: Your visit to Burundi comes at yet another critical time in the country's modern political history. President Nkurunziza,s administration faces significant political challenges that could destabilize the government if unadressed. Negotiations between the Government of Burundi (GOB) [...]
2007-09-11 15:07:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV BY PREL
07BUJUMBURA676BURUNDI: SECOND PROMOTION OF US CANDIDATE FOR UN
[...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel demarche soliciting Burundian support for the candidacy of Felice Gaer for re-election to the UN Committee Against Torture. Burundian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief of Cabinet Alain Nyamitwe and the Director General in Charge of Relations with North America, Eur [...]
2007-09-20 15:17:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA UNHRC
07BUJUMBURA798SCENESETTER FOR CODEL INHOFE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Your visit to Burundi comes at a critical time in the country's modern political history. After a summer marked by political infighting and a virtual legislative standstill, President Nkurunziza appointed a new government and displayed some willingness to tackle Burundi's sig [...]
2007-11-26 13:01:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP PINR PGOV PREL OREP EAID MASS MARR BY
07BUJUMBURA800UN PROSPER CANDIDACY - BURUNDI NONCOMMITTAL
[...] In a meeting with poloff on November 26, Director General for the Americas and Europe in the Ministry of External Relations Ambassador Egide Ndikuriyo indicated he needed to consult with Burundi representatives in New York before affirming support for the candidature of Mr. Pierre-Richard Pros [...]
2007-11-26 16:39:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA BY
07BUJUMBURA802ANTI-ISRAELI UNGA VOTES - BURUNDI NONCOMMITTAL
[...] In the absence of Director General for International Organizations Ambassador Adolphe Nahayo, Poloff called on Director General for the Americas and Europe in the Ministry of External Relations Ambassador Egide Ndikuriyo to deliver reftel demarche on November 26. Ambassador Ndikuriyo told Po [...]
2007-11-27 16:14:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA BY
07BUJUMBURA806UPDATE OF WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR
[...] (U) Per Reftel, included is the update of worst forms of child labor information for Burundi. 2. (U) Text of report follows: The Government of Burundi (GOB) has evidenced concern about child labor, but due to a critical lack of resources exacerbated by more than twelve years of civil war, [...]
2007-12-03 07:08:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI BY
07BUJUMBURA86BURUNDI'S PARLIAMENT NAMES NEW SECOND VICE
[...] The Burundian parliament named Gabriel Ntisezerana as the Second Vice President on February 9. Immediately prior to his designation, Ntisezerana was the governor of the Central Bank of Burundi. In a statement given after his appointment, Ntisezerana declared that "priorities will be a fight a [...]
2007-02-12 11:31:00Embassy BujumburaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR PREL BY
07CAIRO1047EGYPT: EVALUATION OF OUTBREAK COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN
[...] (U) In response to reftel, the Government of Egypt finalized an Avian Influenza (AI) Communication Strategy in May 2006, focusing on the prevention phase, in strict accordance with WHO guidelines for outbreak communication. The GOE prepared this plan in cooperation with Egypt's AI communica [...]
2007-04-12 14:20:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU KPAO SENV EG
07CAIRO110COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR HHS/CSC PATRICIA
[...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of HHS/SCS Medical Officer, Patricia Simone, to Cairo, Egypt January 23-26 to discuss and finalize plans for 2007 activities and to be introduced to the strategic partners at the Ministry of Health, NAMRU-3 and the WHO regional of [...]
2007-01-16 13:40:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA OTRA US EG CDC
07CAIRO111COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR HHS/CSC MELINDA FROST
[...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of HHS/CDC Acting Associate Director, Melinda Frost, to Cairo, Egypt February 11-16 to attend the WHO Global Communications Conference. 2. Post understands that no assistance is required for this visit. 3. Science & Tech [...]
2007-01-16 13:41:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA OTRA US EG CDC
07CAIRO112COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR HHS/CDC BASSAM JARRAR
[...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of HHS/CDC Public Health Advisor, Bassam Jarrar, to Cairo, Egypt January 30-February 3 to discuss and finalize plans for 2007 activities and to meet with various GOE and USG officials. 2. Post understands that no assistance i [...]
2007-01-16 13:42:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA OTRA US EG CDC
07CAIRO1176ARAB LEAGUE FOREIGN MINISTERS STATEMENT ON ARAB
[...] (U) Foreign ministers of the Arab League's committee assigned to follow up on the League's Arab Peace Initiative (API) -- or Beirut 2002 Initiative -- met in Cairo on April 18 to determine the manner in which the League will seek to market the API with Israel and the international community. [...]
2007-04-22 11:05:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MEPN KPAL ARABL EG IS
07CAIRO1325MFO TWIN OTTER CRASHES, KILLING ALL NINE ON BOARD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-06 15:09:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMFO EG
07CAIRO1373BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON APPLICATION 05-050042160
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-10 12:35:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETTC KOMC EG TU
07CAIRO1448EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY PROMOTE
[...] Summary. Government of Egypt and civil society representatives hosted two successful events in recognition of the first United Nations Global Road Safety Week, April 23-29. Several hundred participants attended events at the World Health Organization's regional office on April 22, and an ex [...]
2007-05-17 09:44:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELTN AID UNGA WHO EG
07CAIRO1794RULING ON HEALTH PAROLE FOR AYMAN NOUR DELAYED
[...] (SBU) At a June 12 hearing of Egypt's State Council (the judicial body to which imprisoned Al Ghad Party leader Ayman Nour has appealed for a health-based release),presiding judge Mohamed Al Husseini ruled that a decision on Nour's appeal be delayed until June 26. Additionally, as no new med [...]
2007-06-12 10:28:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KDEM EG
07CAIRO1828NOMINATION OF HP EGYPT FOR SECRETARY'S CORPORATE
[...] HP Egypt is actively addressing the pre-eminent economic problems in Egypt, both through its business practices and direct support to build the skills of the Egyptian workforce, thereby contributing to Egypt's sustainable economic development. HP Egypt not only provides funds to directly ass [...]
2007-06-14 12:59:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ELAB ETRD EAID EG
07CAIRO1831ITALY AND EGYPT RENEW DEBT SWAP AGREEMENT
[...] On June 3, 2007, Egypt and Italy renewed their "Debt for Development Swap" agreement which converts bilateral debt owed to Italy into Egyptian pounds to be used for development projects. The program, inaugurated in 2001, cancels Official Development Assistance (ODA) bilateral debt in exchange [...]
2007-06-14 14:32:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON POL AID EG
07CAIRO1870A DIVIDED ARAB LEAGUE CONDEMNS "CRIMINAL" ACTS IN
[...] (U) Arab League (AL) foreign ministers, at the request of Egypt, met on June 15 at AL headquarters in Cairo to address Hamas's take-over of the Gaza Strip, next steps by - and assistance for - PA President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen),and the situation in Lebabon (septel). The ministers (from 1 [...]
2007-06-19 05:38:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MEPN ARABBL KPAL EG IS
07CAIRO1887ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERS CONDEMN EIDO ASSASSINATION
[...] Arab League foreign ministers, meeting late on June 15 at AL headquarters in Cairo, addressed Lebanon in addition to their previously-scheduled Hamas agenda at the request of PM Siniora. The AL statement (full text paragraph 2) condemns the assassination of Lebanese MP Walid Eido, offers yet- [...]
2007-06-20 11:23:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MEPN ARABBL KPAL IS LE EG
07CAIRO1888FITCH UPGRADES EGYPT'S CREDIT RATING
[...] (U) In a press release issued June 18, Fitch Ratings upgraded Egypt's Long-term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) Outlook from Stable to Positive, but maintained the overall rating of "BB+." Fitch also maintained the Long-term Local Currency IDR at "BBB" with a Stable Outlook, the [...]
2007-06-20 12:45:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV EG
07CAIRO1901IRAQI REFUGEE NUMBERS IN EGYPT SWELL, UNDER A
[...] (SBU) Egyptian authorities are watching cautiously as Iraqi refugee numbers in Egypt approach the 100,000 mark, according to official estimates, amid signs of an increasingly restless Iraqi community. The GOE offers few social services to the Iraqis (similar to other large refugee communitie [...]
2007-06-21 10:01:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF PGOV PHUM EG IZ
07CAIRO1949RULING ON AYMAN NOUR'S HEALTH PAROLE DELAYED UNTIL
[...] (SBU) At the June 26 hearing of imprisoned Al Ghad Party leader Ayman Nour's appeal for health parole, Mohamed al Husseini (presiding judge of the State Council's Administrative Court) ruled that he could not yet issue a decision on Nour's case, because a governmental forensic medical committe [...]
2007-06-26 14:58:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM EG
07CAIRO21672007/2008 BUDGET APPROVED
[...] (U) The Egyptian budget covering fiscal year 2007/2008 (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008) was recently approved and the preliminary results from the just-ended fiscal year were released as well. Revenue collection remained robust (although not as strong as last year) and growth of expenditures tapere [...]
2007-07-12 09:21:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV EG
07CAIRO2190GOE'S NATIONAL POPULATION COUNCIL REORGANIZED WITH
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The GOE recently announced the reorganization of Egypt's National Population Council (NPC) to coordinate GOE-led family planning and population assistance activities. NPC programming has stagnated in past years as a result of weakened authority, inefficient bureaucracy, and a de [...]
2007-07-16 08:41:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON SOCI PGOV KWMN EG
07CAIRO2202IRAQI CENTRAL BANKERS RECEIVE TRAINING IN CAIRO
[...] (U) During the week of July 15-20 the IMF is providing training to 25 officials from the Iraqi Central Bank at the offices of the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI),the Central Bank of Egypt's primary banking training facility. The training is part of the IMF response to U.N. Security Council R [...]
2007-07-17 14:18:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV EG
07CAIRO2206ADVANCING THE FREEDOM AGENDA IN EGYPT
[...] Embassy Cairo continues forceful advocacy of the President's Freedom Agenda. Per paras 11, 14, and 15 of ref A, it is standard Embassy Cairo practice, led by the Ambassador, to meet with democracy and human rights activists, oppositionists, and dissidents; to engage in public speaking opport [...]
2007-07-17 14:28:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KPAO PGOV KMPI XF EG
07CAIRO2207EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT AND ARAB LEAGUE PUBLIC
[...] The official Egyptian and Arab League initial public reactions to the President's July 16 speech on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were mostly favorable. Egyptian Presidential Spokesman Soliman Awwad said (according to an unofficial embassy translation) that, as President Mubarak has repeat [...]
2007-07-17 15:18:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EG IS
07CAIRO2364EGYPTIAN ATTENDENCE AT 62ND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-01 13:02:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKSEP PREL OVIP UNGA EG
07CAIRO2380EGYPTIAN NPT INTERLOCUTORS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-02 13:45:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP ENRG MNUC PARM PREL EG
07CAIRO2438SOLICITATION FOR OVERSEAS FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIONS
[...] FULL NAME AND TITLE 2. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 3. PHONE NUMBER AND SUPERVISOR 4. CURRENT POST OF DUTY 5. FAX NUMBER IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SUPERVISORY SPECIAL AGENT DENNIS LINDSEY BY FIREBIRD (DENNIS LINDSEY) OR TELEPHONE AT 703-632 [...]
2007-08-07 13:26:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KDEM EFIN ECON ASEC AMGT OTRA EG
07CAIRO24742007 527 REPORT FOR EGYPT
[...] a. Claimant A b. 2001 c. In June 2001, the Alexandria Governorate took approximately 6,000 square meters from Claimant A's land (on which a factory had been built) to widen the adjoining highway. The Governorate's ensuing construction work also damaged a wall and some property. As [...]
2007-08-12 05:07:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV KIDE EG
07CAIRO252COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED TO
[...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of NNSA Michael Bedke 14 to Cairo, Egypt February 1-20 to meet with Port Authority and Egyptian Customs officials and conduct an engineering survey of the Port of Alexandria. Please note ICASS requirement for fiscal data in pa [...]
2007-01-30 11:36:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA ENRG KNNP PARM EG
07CAIRO2600CONVICTIONS IN 2005 KHAN AL KHALILI BOMBING CASE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-22 07:51:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER CASC EG
07CAIRO2643BLUE LANTERN-PRE LICENSE CHECK ON 05-050048861
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-27 12:36:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETTC KOMC EG TU
07CAIRO2769ARAB LEAGUE BRIEFING FOLLOWING SEPTEMBER 5
[...] Summary. In a briefing for foreign diplomats on the Arab League's (AL) annual September 5 ministerial, AL Chief of Staff Hisham Youssef said that the ministers confirmed their support for President Bush's proposed international meeting for Middle East peace and noted their strong desire to rea [...]
2007-09-12 14:13:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAL PREF EG SO IS IZ SU XP
07CAIRO2777EGYPT TO CONSIDER WIPO ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-13 11:52:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC WIPO EG
07CAIRO2856SEEKING HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT AD HOC LIAISON
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-20 15:39:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAL KWBG EAID EG
07CAIRO2904DELTA AIRLINES TO ANNOUNCE NEW YORK-CAIRO NON-STOP
[...] Cairo General Manager for Delta Air Lines Karim Nabhan told us that Delta plans to announce on September 26 the establishment of non-stop New York-Cairo-New York service beginning on June 4, 2008. The flight will operate 5 times per week (SU,M,TU,W,F from JFK and M,TU,W,TH,SA from Cairo) and [...]
2007-09-26 14:16:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ETRD ECON PREL EG
07CAIRO3127NOMINATION OF AMBASSADOR MOUSHIRA KHATTAB FOR THE
[...] Ambassador Moushira Khattab, Embassy Cairo's nominee for the Secretary's International Woman of Courage award, deserves USG commendation for having formed and led a broad alliance to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) in Egypt. Since the beginning of her tenure as Secretary General of the [...]
2007-10-25 09:56:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KWMN EG
07CAIRO3176DEMARCHE (2ND REQUEST AND FOLLOW-UP): CANDIDACY
[...] Poloff conveyed points in reftel, and reitereated the USG position in support of David Walker's candidacy for the UN Independent Audit Advisory Committee (IAAC) to MFA Advisor on United Nations Affairs Ihab Soliman October 31. Soliman took the message. He said he understood the Swiss were als [...]
2007-10-31 15:55:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UNGA EG
07CAIRO3187 ICAO: DEMARCHE ON MONTREAL CONVENTION AND AMENDMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-01 13:45:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAIR ICAO KNNP OTRA KTIA PARM EG
07CAIRO3344DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ELECTION FOR THE COMMITTEE ON
[...] On November 26, we delivered the requested demarche to Wael Abdoulmagd, Egypt's Deputy Foreign Minister for Human Rights. Abdoulmagd was not aware of the upcoming election, but said he would consider the request for support and share it with his colleagues who coordinate United Nations activ [...]
2007-11-27 15:36:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA EG
07CAIRO3421UNCITRAL DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO EGYPTIAN MFA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-06 14:45:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECON ETRD UNCITRAL UN EG
07CAIRO3470 Lafarge takes a chunk of Egyptian cement
[...] (U) Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) signed an agreement December 10 to sell its Cement Group to France's Lafarge for 8.8 billion ($12.9 billion). Lafarge will also assume $2 billion of OCI's debt, bringing the total value of the agreement to $14.9 billion. Orascom Cement, with 10 plant [...]
2007-12-12 16:44:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EG
07CAIRO3482EGYPTIAN AND ARAB LEAGUE ATTENDANCE AT PARIS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-13 16:13:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKWBG KPAL AMGT PREL PGOV EG
07CAIRO3515EGYPT: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Egypt is an ally in the Global War on Terrorism. The Egyptian and U.S. governments maintained a robust dialogue on a broad range of counter-terrorism and law enforcement issues in 2007 and exchanged information on a variety of terrorism, security, and law enforcement matters during the cours [...]
2007-12-17 14:48:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EG
07CAIRO3516SUDANESE IN EGYPT TURN TO GANG VIOLENCE
[...] Summary: Sudanese gang violence has become a problem of increasing concern in Cairo. Gang members are Sudanese youths who face poor economic prospects in Egypt, are unwilling to return to worse prospects in Sudan, and are less able to resettle in third countries following the 2005 peace agreeme [...]
2007-12-17 15:18:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF PHUM EG SU
07CAIRO361CENTRAL BANK MAINTAINS INTEREST RATES DESPITE RISING
[...] (U) Overall inflation in the Egyptian economy reached 12% year-on-year (y-o-y) in December 2006, with the greatest increase in food and energy prices. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) met February 1 and decided to maintain interest rates at their current [...]
2007-02-08 14:16:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EG
07CAIRO433EMBASSY CAIRO'S NOMINATION: THE SECRETARY'S AWARD
[...] (U) Per reftel, Embassy Cairo nominates Ambassador Moushira Khattab, President of the National Council for Motherhood and Childhood (NCCM),for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. Ambassador Khattab is one of Egypt's most outspoken and inspirational leaders lobbying for [...]
2007-02-15 15:53:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL KPAO EG
07CAIRO492MEPI PROJECT DATABASE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-22 16:31:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PREL KMPI EG
07CAIRO511EGYPT: ANTI-COMPETITIVE TELECOMUNICATIONS PRACTICES
[...] (SBU) Summary: For over a year, Egyptian telecommunication regulators have promised to offer new licenses for international connectivity, in accordance with commitments undertaken when Egypt joined the World Trade Organization (WTO),but have yet to do so. The GOE may be delaying in order to [...]
2007-02-26 07:56:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECPS ECON ETRD USTR EG
07CAIRO553NO EGYPTIAN REPRESENTATIVE TO MARCH 6 ITA MEETING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-01 12:16:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD WTO EG
07CAIRO62SEASONS GREETINGS
[...] PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM EGYPT'S MINISTER OF INTERIOR GENERAL HABIB AL ADLY TO THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY MR. MICHAEL CHERTOFF. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED ORIGINAL TEXT. 2. BEGIN TEXT: DEAR SIR, ON THE OCCASION OF THE NEW YEAR, IT GIVES ME A GREAT PLEASURE TO C [...]
2007-01-10 08:48:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL EG
07CAIRO678EGYPTIAN ECONOMIC REFORMERS ENCOURAGE FURTHER IPR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: FOLLOWING ON POST'S RECOMMENDATION TO MOVE EGYPT FROM THE SPECIAL 301 PRIORITY WATCH LIST TO THE WATCH LIST (REFTELS),WE HAVE INITIATED A NUMBER OF DISCUSSIONS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS WITH THE GOE AND BUSINESS GROUPS AS PART OF OUR ON-GOING ADVOCACY FOR IPR PROTECTION I [...]
2007-03-12 16:10:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR EG
07CAIRO829QUARTERLY ECONOMIC REPORT
[...] In this edition: - Strong macroeconomic indicators - Unemployment, inflation remain high - The government introduces a new five year plan - Ministry of Finance announces bad-debt repayment plan - State-owned banks merge - Wages stagnate... - ...and consumer confidence dips - Capital Market [...]
2007-03-22 10:12:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD EINV ENRG EWWT EG
07CALGARY14WHTI IN ALBERTA AND SASKATACHEWAN: ALMOST FULL COMPLIANCE ON
[...] The four airports in Calgary's consular district with direct flights to the US--Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Saskatoon--reported no problems on the first day of WHTI implementation. No passengers were turned away from any of the four airports for lack of a passport. Almost every passenger a [...]
2007-01-23 19:21:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDECON KHLS EAIR ASEC CPAS CA
07CANBERRA1593AUSTRALIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE DAVID WALKER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-31 05:51:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UNGA AS
07CANBERRA1610AUSTRALIA: 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] SUMMARY ----------- Australia is a committed partner in international efforts to combat illicit drugs. Domestically, Australian government policies are designed to address fully both the law enforcement needs and the demand reduction sides of the equation. Australian law enforcement agencies [...]
2007-11-06 00:13:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AS
07CANBERRA1615AUSTRALIA UPDATES PARTICIPATION IN ASIA PACIFIC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-08 04:55:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM AS
07CANBERRA1622COMMEMORATING THE GREAT WHITE FLEET
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-09 05:29:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO MARR MAS PREL AS
07CANBERRA1630AUSTRALIA CLARIFIES POSITION ON UNGA RAPE
[...] In a November 13 conversation with poloff, Colin Milner, Director, Human Rights and Indigenous Issues Section, International Organizations Branch, International Organizations and Legal Division, DFAT clarified the GOA's position on the Resolution Condemning Rape As An Instrument Of State Po [...]
2007-11-13 06:27:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UNGA SOCI AS
07CANBERRA1734AUSTRALIA ON UNCITRAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-07 06:28:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDAORC
07CANBERRA1740PSI 5TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE: NOTIFICATION TO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-10 06:05:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KNNP KSTC AORC AS
07CAPETOWN100SOUTH AFRICA PLANS AIRPORT EXPANSION FOR 2010
[...] (SBU) Summary. Airport Companies South Africa (ACSA) will expand airport capacity by 40% over the next five years to meet rising demand and accommodate 2010 Soccer World Cup passengers. End Summary. 2. (SBU) Embassy transportation officer attending the annual Board of Airlines Representat [...]
2007-04-02 12:26:00Consulate Cape TownUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON EINV KHLS SF
07CAPETOWN45AMBASSADOR CALLS ON MINISTER OF TRANSPORT TO
[...] (U) Summary. The Ambassador called on the Minister of Transport in Cape Town on February 8 to discuss the status of the FAA's technical assistance program to the South African Civil Aviation Authority. The Ambassador asked for the Minister's assistance in obtaining passage of the necessary l [...]
2007-02-21 10:02:00Consulate Cape TownUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ELTN SF
07CAPETOWN99CAPE TOWN PORT FACES LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES
[...] (SBU) Summary. Multiple uses, lack of responsiveness to customers, windy weather, a land-locked location and poor planning create logistical challenges for South Africa's Port of Cape Town. Port productivity is below international standards and ships face excessive waits for port access. Th [...]
2007-04-02 12:22:00Consulate Cape TownUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELTN ETRD KHLS SF
07CARACAS1033IV PROGRAM INVITEES AND PARTICIPANTS OUTED
[...] (U) Summary: During a press conference from Telesur headquarters May 25, Amcit Eva Golinger released names of prominent, mostly pro-opposition, journalists who had either been selected for or had participated in the International Visitors (IV) Program. She claimed the IV participants were US [...]
2007-05-25 21:30:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KDEM VE
07CARACAS173VENEZUELA -- INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT (PART
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-26 12:12:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EFIN KTDB STR OPIC VE
07CARACAS174VENEZUELA -- INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT (PART
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-26 12:12:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EFIN KTDB STR OPIC VE
07CARACAS20VENEZUELA: 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] The following is post's update on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BRV) for the 2006 Country Reports on Terrorism: The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela's cooperation in international efforts against terrorism remained negligible. President Hugo Chavez continued to criticize U.S. counter [...]
2007-01-04 17:18:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC VE
07CARACAS2037VENEZUELA: NOMINATION FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S
[...] (U) Embassy Caracas is pleased to nominate Isela I. Iguaran for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage, per reftel. 2. (U) Nominee: Isela I. Iguaran 3. (U) Title and Institution: President, Bloque Vecinal Indigena (Indigenous Issues NGO) 4. (U) Date of Birth: Februa [...]
2007-10-18 17:34:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KWMN PHUM KPAO VE
07CARACAS2049COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR AVIATION SAFETY
[...] The Embassy grants country clearance for the visit to Venezuela of Joe Maiorana and Quentin Cruz of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the period of October 21, 2007 through October 27, 2007. This approval is granted on the condition that the traveler will be traveling with an appr [...]
2007-10-19 22:02:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR OTRA ASEC VE
07CARACAS2056CHAVEZ ANNOUNCES CHINESE APPROVAL OF STRATEGIC
[...] On October 21, 2007 President Chavez announced Chinese approval of a USD six billion Strategic Fund between China and Venezuela (BRV). During a phone call from Miraflores Palace, 21 October, 2007, to aspirants to the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in the State of Anzoategui Chave [...]
2007-10-22 21:36:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDECON VE
07CARACAS2064VENEZUELA: FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN LATIN AMERICA
[...] (U) The Ambassador has identified DCM Philip French as Caracas' participant in the Fighting Corruption in Latin America Conference (reftel). DUDDY [...]
2007-10-23 19:21:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV OTRA KCOR
07CARACAS2122 ICAO: DEMARCHE ON MONTREAL CONVENTION AMENDMENT
[...] On November 2, the Embassy sent reftel to DR Sohail Hernandez, Director General of Economics and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy also sent the Demarche to Ramon Vinas Garcia, President of the National Institute of Civil Aviation. We will report any [...]
2007-11-02 20:36:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR KNNP KTIA OTRA PARM ICAO VE
07CARACAS2125VENEZUELA - COLOMBIA BRIDGE BLOCKADE LIFTED
[...] (SBU) Summary. Truckers ended a 97-day binational blockade of bridges joining Venezuela and Colombia on October 13 after the Colombian government agreed to relocate toll booths, giving motorists alternate local routes to avoid the Colombian tolls. Truck drivers from both countries were prot [...]
2007-11-02 21:40:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM VE CO
07CARACAS214CIVAIR: REPONSE TO AMERICAN/SPIRIT DESIGNATION
[...] In response to Post's diplomatic note No. 809, dated December 13, 2006 (reftel),the BRV has provided the Embassy a list of requirements for Spirit Airlines to operate route 1 between the United States and Venezuela and has approved our designation of American Airlines (AA) to operate route 6. [...]
2007-01-31 21:44:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR VE
07CARACAS2301EMBASSY CARACAS: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] Name and contact information for Embassy Caracas' Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) and Deputy TFCO are below. TFCO Andrew N. Bowen Economic Counselor 58-212-907-8412 bowenan@state.gov bowenan@state.sgov.gov Deputy TFCO David Galbraith Economic Officer 58-212-907-8406 [...]
2007-12-07 20:00:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETTC PTER KTFN VE
07CARACAS2322DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SHARING U.S. CASH COURIER
[...] Post forwarded reftel non-paper on December 11 to the head of the Ministry of People's Power for External Relation's North America department, with a copy to the head of the Financial Intellegence Unit of the Superintendency of Banks. We will notify the Department if we receive a substantive [...]
2007-12-11 15:20:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFIN PREL PTER ASEC VE
07CARACAS32PRISON RIOT IN LARA STATE LEAVES 16 DEAD
[...] (U) At least sixteen prisoners were killed in a riot in the early hours of January 2 at the notoriously violent Uribana prison in Lara state. Rival gangs within the prison engaged in brutal violence that left three major gang leaders among the dead, and over a dozen more inmates injured. In [...]
2007-01-05 18:17:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI VE
07CARACAS564NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO LOCAL TAX LAW PURSUANT
[...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraph 4. 2. (U) Ambassador Brownfield received a letter on March 9 from the Superintendent of Customs and Taxation (SENIAT) informing Post of partial reforms to Venezuelan income tax law in 2006 and 2007. SENIAT delivered this letter pursuant [...]
2007-03-15 14:57:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON VE
07CARACAS673DEMARCHE ON BUILDING INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-02 14:07:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM ZI VE
07CARACAS787VENEZUELA: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FOR G/TIP FUNDING
[...] (U) Per reftel, Post submits the following executive summary of an anti-trafficking in persons project proposal for G/TIP funding. -------------------- Project Information -------------------- 2. (U) Please find the requested project information below: -- Name of the applicant: Internat [...]
2007-04-20 21:12:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ELAB KCRM ASEC PREL SMIG VE
07CASABLANCA102PROS AND CONS OF INVESTING IN MOROCCO
[...] (SBU) Summary. Morocco is an increasingly attractive investment destination, as evidenced by the on-going series of events in Casablanca and other cities to discuss opportunities for potential investors. Many factors make Morocco a good place for Americans to invest, including the FTA, flexib [...]
2007-06-07 09:15:00Consulate CasablancaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN KDEM MO
07CASABLANCA2542007 MOROCCO UPDATE OF THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR
[...] Summary: This message provides requested updates for the Department of Labor's annual report on the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Morocco's commitment to combat and eliminate them. It updates information provided by Post in 2006 and years prior, concerning Morocco's child labor laws and reg [...]
2007-12-14 19:20:00Consulate CasablancaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD EAID PHUM SOCI KWMN USAID MO
07CASABLANCA2552007 MOROCCO UPDATE OF THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR -
[...] Summary: This message provides requested updates for the Department of Labor's annual report on the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Morocco's commitment to combat and eliminate them. It updates information provided by Post in 2006 and years prior, concerning Morocco's child labor laws and reg [...]
2007-12-14 19:20:00Consulate CasablancaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD EAID PHUM SOCI KWMN MO
07CHENNAI261EPA ADMINISTRATOR VISIT TO HYDERABAD PROMOTES COOPERATION
[...] The Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Stephen L. Johnson visited Hyderabad on March 30 - 31 to promote U.S.-India cooperation on environmental protection and sustainable economic development. The Administrator met with government officials, business leaders, a [...]
2007-04-04 09:54:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG OVIP IN
07CHENNAI317LABOR SHORTAGES EMERGE IN SOUTH INDIA
[...] SUMMARY: Five years of rapid economic growth in south India has increased the demand for skilled labor. Businesses are aggressively recruiting talent from elite schools, at the same time training up recruits from lower ranked institutions in an effort to get them ready to contribute. But the [...]
2007-05-02 07:33:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB EIND EINV EFIN PGOV IN
07CHENNAI353ECONOMIC GROWTH DRIVES THE STORY IN SOUTH INDIA
[...] SUMMARY: During a May 14-15 visit to Chennai, Charge d'Affaires Geoffrey R. Pyatt surveyed the dynamic economic climate in south India. Mr. Pyatt visited Ford India's manufacturing facility outside of Chennai, Cognizant Technology Solutions' campus in Chennai's IT corridor, and had lunch wit [...]
2007-05-17 09:05:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND EINV EFIN PGOV CVIS CMGT IN
07CHENNAI43TAMIL NADU RICE FARMERS DISRUPT GM CROP TRIALS
[...] Summary: Farmers in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu destroyed a trial crop of genetically modified rice grown from seeds provided by Mahyco, Monsanto's Indian affiliate, on November 12. Local farmers allege the trial did not meet Indian bio-safety standards and said they feared possible "con [...]
2007-01-18 05:07:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD ECIN TBIO IN
07CHENNAI445Plea from NGOs: Don't Downgrade India to Tier 3
[...] SUMMARY: During a July 3 visit to Hyderabad, Ambassador Mulford met with representatives of anti-trafficking NGOs to hear their views on India's efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). The NGO representatives argued that the 2007 TIP report did not sufficiently or accurately acknowledge [...]
2007-07-09 10:55:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI ELAB KCRM KWMN PREL PHUM IN
07CHENNAI486POLICE SHOOT AND KILL SIX IN ANDHRA PRADESH LAND PROTESTS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On July 28, police shot and killed six villagers in Mudigonda in the Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh after a political protest demanding free land for the poor turned violent. Two other protesters were killed in separate incidents with the police. The protest, sponsored by the [...]
2007-07-30 11:34:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR PHUM IN
07CHENNAI696 TIRUPUR GARMENT INDUSTRY: EXPORT SUCCESS STORY ANXIOUS
[...] SUMMARY: Tirupur, a small city near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu's second largest city, is a remarkable economic success story. Over just a few decades, Tirupur's garment industry has grown to account for more than half of India's knitwear exports. The town's knitwear industry provides more than [...]
2007-11-30 06:23:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND EINV EFIN PGOV IN
07CHENNAI77TRAFFICKERS ARRESTED, GIRLS RESCUED IN ANDHRA PRADESH
[...] Summary: Since mid-October 2006, the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Police, assisted by local NGOs, have rescued 80 girls and arrested 94 traffickers from four districts in the state. Most of the traffickers have been booked under non-bailable charges. Most of the rescued girls were placed in shelter h [...]
2007-01-31 11:02:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN SOCI KCRM ELAB IN
07CHIANGMAI106STATELESS APPLICANTS AND VISA PROCESSING
[...] SUMMARY. By virtue of Thailand's large stateless population and Consulate General Chiang Mai's location near the Lao and Burma borders, visa officers here handle dozens of applications annually from those without a passport or evidence of citizenship. This cable discusses the Consulate's experi [...]
2007-06-12 10:25:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS PGOV PHUM PREF TH
07CHIANGMAI123INDUSTRIAL ZONE TRANSFORMS LITTLE LAMPHUN
[...] Summary: While agriculture and tourism dominate the economy of northern Thailand, an industrial zone in Lamphun has brought in foreign investment and new employment opportunities to the region. Growth in turn has brought sprawl, hazardous waste, labor concerns and social disruption to the sle [...]
2007-07-06 09:49:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB EINV TH
07CHIANGMAI125CURFEWS, CELL PHONE RESTRICTIONS EXPOSE MIGRANT WORKERS TO
[...] SUMMARY. Recent efforts by the Thai government to restrict cell phone use and movement by migrant workers, particularly in areas with significant Burmese populations, could exacerbate abuses and exploitation of vulnerable groups. RTG officials say the measures are needed to contain illegal immi [...]
2007-07-11 17:37:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ELAB SMIG TH
07CHIANGMAI126THAI RAK THAI TESTS STRENGTH IN THE NORTH
[...] Summary. A July 11 rally in Lamphun province against the draft constitution appeared aimed at testing the popularity of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his Thai Rak Thai (TRT) party in provincial areas. With over 50 TRT former Members of Parliament in attendance, the party als [...]
2007-07-12 10:52:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM TH
07CHIANGMAI128CENTRALIZED POWER REMAINS THE RULE AS BANGKOK HOLDS THE
[...] Summary: While modest efforts during the past two decades to loosen central government control over local jurisdictions succeeded in devolving a few administrative functions such as road building to the local level, power has remained concentrated in Bangkok. Former Prime Minister Thaksin S [...]
2007-07-17 06:02:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON TH
07CHIANGMAI129AN OVERVIEW OF BURMA-RELATED CIVIL SOCIETY TRAINING PROGRAMS
[...] SUMMARY. Exile political and social activists from Burma are using Chiang Mai as a base for the training and development of a new generation of leaders. Like their counterparts in the media (reftel),political exiles have found Chiang Mai to be a convenient and relatively safe harbor from which [...]
2007-07-18 01:55:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ECPS OEXC TH BM
07CHIANGMAI131FROM POPPIES TO PEACHES: HMONG PROGRESS REMAINS MIXED
[...] Summary. Despite generally low economic status, land tenure issues, and a renewed refugee inflow from Laos, the Hmong hill people today are considered among the more successful hill tribe groups in Thailand. Best known for fighting beside US forces in Laos from the 1960s to1975 while a signi [...]
2007-07-25 18:55:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PREF SNAR TH
07CHIANGMAI155U.S. AGROBUSINESS FIRM HINGES NORTHERN THAILAND INVESTMENT
[...] The U.S. agrobusiness firm Monsanto finds northern Thailand an advantageous location for low-cost production of hybrid corn seeds for domestic and export markets. Monsanto is poised to make significant new investment here if the Thai Government lifts its moratorium on biotech crop field trial [...]
2007-09-24 06:39:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAGR TBIO TH XC SF XM
07CHIANGMAI166GATEWAY OR SPEED-BUMP? NORTHERN THAILAND AND THE
[...] The Greater Mekong Subregion's North-South Corridor links southern China to Bangkok and foreign markets further afield. The route passes through northern Thailand, which aspires to be inner China's "golden gateway" and thereby develop its transportation and logistics sectors and expand its trad [...]
2007-10-15 09:15:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON PREL CH TH
07CHIANGMAI20ANTI-CNS LEAFLETS STIR IN MUSLIM ISSUES
[...] Summary. Leaflets that appear to have originated in Chiang Rai and distributed in the northern region attack the Council for National Security (CNS) for serving Muslim interests. Despite this provocative message, the leaflets have caused little concern among Consulate contacts, including the [...]
2007-01-30 08:28:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV TH
07CHIANGMAI30REPORT DOCUMENTS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN KAREN STATE
[...] A new report by the Thailand-based Karen Women's Organization provides further evidence that Burma's military government uses sexual violence against women. The KWO's report, "State Of Terror," amplifies previous reports that have documented cases of rape, murder, torture, and forced labor [...]
2007-02-13 11:01:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM BM TH
07CHIANGMAI33AN OVERVIEW OF NORTHERN THAILAND-BASED BURMESE MEDIA
[...] SUMMARY. Increasing numbers of Burma-centric media organizations operate out of Chiang Mai, creating a dynamic community of exile journalists that produces a diverse and relatively reliable stream of information for Burma watchers both inside Burma and living abroad. Shut out from Burma by [...]
2007-02-14 11:26:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ECPS KPAO OIIP TH BM
07CHIANGMAI34HORTICULTURAL HIT TRANSCENDS POLITICS, FOR A TIME
[...] Summary. The three-month-long Royal Flora Ratchaphruek International Horticultural Exposition in Chiang Mai that closed Jan. 31 scored a big hit with the Thai public, drawing attendance beyond anyone's expectations. While the event managed to rise above politics thanks to its association wit [...]
2007-02-15 03:21:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR TH PGOV
07CHIANGMAI41CHOKING IN CHIANG MAI
[...] Summary: Chiang Mai's annual bad air season is in full swing, reducing visibility to one kilometer and blocking the view of Chiang Mai's iconic Doi Suthep. A Thai government website posted a first-time-ever air pollution warning for Chiang Mai. Local scientists and medical experts have rele [...]
2007-03-06 05:59:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV AMED EAGR TH
07CHIANGMAI50TEST DRIVING THE THAILAND-YUNNAN HIGHWAYS
[...] Chinese government officials and Mekong region diplomats tested two alternate north-south routes between China and Thailand March 6-10 by driving from Jinghong in Yunnan Province to Chiang Rai via Burma and back through Laos. Although the road under construction through Laos is generally con [...]
2007-03-15 07:22:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON TH BM CH LA
07CHIANGMAI58WOMAN OF COURAGE" AND GRASS ROOTS LEADERSHIP
[...] To present Thailand's "Woman of Courage" award, Consulate General Chiang Mai took advantage of a program organized by the awardee herself, a training seminar on women and the constitution for paralegals and community leaders from 17 northern provinces. The event marked the first occasion the [...]
2007-03-23 01:18:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KWMN KDEM KPAO TH
07CHIANGMAI67CNS LEADERS LOOK TO THE STARS FOR HOPE AND GOOD LUCK
[...] Leaders of the Council for National Security (CNS) visited famed Chiang Mai astrologer Varin Buaviratlert April 1, suggesting that it takes more than military might and political righteousness to govern Thailand's increasingly chaotic affairs of state. Attraction to mediums and mystics cuts a [...]
2007-04-10 10:25:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV TH
07CHIANGMAI76LONG-NECK MINORITY GROUP CAUGHT IN REFUGEE AND CITIZENSHIP
[...] Summary. Northern Thailand's large population of stateless people struggles with complex and ambiguous RTG residency policies, as evidenced by the dilemma of a small group of ethnic Padaung caught between the cracks. In recent months, NGOs have criticized RTG officials for denying a group of 50 [...]
2007-04-24 10:15:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREF TH BM
07CHIANGMAI78GROWING SUMMER WORK AND TRAVEL EXCHANGE PROGRAM RESHAPES
[...] Summary. The explosive growth in the Student Work and Travel (SWT) program in Thailand has reshaped the way Consulate General Chiang Mai manages its visa workload and consular outreach strategies. SWT visa applications have quadrupled over the past three years to the point where they now accoun [...]
2007-04-25 09:19:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CMGT OEXC SCUL TH
07CHISINAU1395REQUEST FOR TRANSNISTRIA DROUGHT ASSISTANCE
[...] (SBU) I am declaring a disaster in the Transnistrian region of Moldova due to severe drought, loss of crops, and consequent negative impact on living standards. I hereby request $50,000 from USAID/OFDA for disaster relief in Transnistria. 2. (SBU) This request follows reftel in which I requ [...]
2007-11-26 13:42:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL MD
07CHISINAU1404MOLDOVA CHILD LABOR UPDATE
[...] The Government of Moldova (GOM) has taken positive legislative and regulatory steps in recent years to address problems related to child labor. However, lack of government funding; poor staffing levels in monitoring agencies; customary employment of children, especially during the harvest; cul [...]
2007-11-29 09:17:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI MD
07COLOMBO103BFIF FY07 PROPOSALS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-18 09:53:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EFIC ETRD CE MV
07COLOMBO1114SRI LANKA: USAID LAUNCHES NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION
[...] SUMMARY: The final version of the USAID-sponsored National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP),which outlines key steps the Government and private sector can take to address corruption, was presented at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on July 28 as part of the [...]
2007-08-13 11:12:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KCOR PGOV PREL ECON CE
07COLOMBO1187SRI LANKA: DEFENSE CORRESPONDENT FEARS RETALIATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Defense Correspondent Iqbal Athas is preparing to temporarily leave Sri Lanka with his family following a barrage of threats and intimidation apparently orchestrated by the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL). On August 12, he wrote an article for the Sunday Times about the Ukraini [...]
2007-08-30 12:31:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE
07COLOMBO12COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ERIC B. KING,
[...] Post grants country clearance to Eric B. King, Country Manager, OFO, Washington D.C. The purpose of his visit is to conduct an initial visit as the country manager with the CSI Team in Colombo, Sri Lanka from January 7-14, 2007. Embassy control officer is Mr. Richard Merrin, Commercial Attach [...]
2007-01-04 12:21:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EWWT OTRA CE
07COLOMBO1252SRI LANKA: SUCCESS IN GARMENT IPR CASES; LESS PROGRESS IN
[...] Summary: US apparel brands have found some level of success in combating piracy in Sri Lankan courts. In August 2007, the Colombo Commercial High Court issued an order in settlement in favor of Polo/Lauren, LLP, the largest IPR enforcement case in the apparel sector to date. Other companies [...]
2007-09-12 02:27:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR EAID KMCA CE
07COLOMBO1253SRI LANKA LIKELY TO SUPPORT US CANDIDATE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-12 06:35:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA UNHRC CE
07COLOMBO1261SRI LANKA: PRESIDENT SHARES HIS VIEWS ON THE
[...] SUMMARY: In an early September interview with Indian author and journalist Inderjit Badhwar (full text at www.tamilunitedfront.com/articles/rajapakse.h tml),President Mahinda Rajapaksa emphasized his desire for a political solution that addresses the aspirations of the Tamil people. He also [...]
2007-09-12 12:47:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE
07COLOMBO1262SRI LANKA: SIT-REP ON THE TSUNAMI WATCH
[...] Following local and international media reports of a tsunami watch issued by the Pacific Center, Embassy issued SIPDIS the following warden message at 6:17 p.m. local time: "7.9 earthquake reported in Indonesia. Tsunami watch issued for the Indian Ocean, including Sri Lanka. People in co [...]
2007-09-12 13:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDCASC AEMR PREL PHUM CE
07COLOMBO1263SRI LANKA: SIT-REP FOLLOW-UP ON TSUNAMI WARNING
[...] After a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck the west coast of Indonesia and the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) issued a tsunami warning, Embassy convened the Emergency Action SIPDIS Committee at 7:00 p.m. local time to discuss contingencies and preparedness measures in the event of an tsunami. [...]
2007-09-12 14:50:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDCASC AEMR PREL PHUM CE
07COLOMBO1267MALDIVES LIKELY TO SUPPORT US CANDIDATE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-13 04:13:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA UNHRC MV
07COLOMBO1273SRI LANKA: OFFICIAL DELEGATION LIST FOR 62ND UNGA
[...] (SBU) Embassy Colombo has received by diplomatic note the following list (para 2) of the official delegation and media members who are scheduled to visit the USA accompanying H.E. the President of Sri Lanka for the 62nd United Nations General Assembly. 2. (SBU) (begin list) Composition [...]
2007-09-13 12:07:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP UNGA CE
07COLOMBO128SRI LANKA: IPR RAID SEIZES 17,000 FAKE "POLO" BRAND SHIRTS
[...] Summary: Sri Lankan police on January 11 raided a Sri Lankan factory manufacturing and supplying counterfeit "Polo" brand garments. The raid was the largest intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement bust since Sri Lanka began to enforce its 2003 IPR law in 2004. End Summary. 2. On [...]
2007-01-23 03:13:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR EAID CE
07COLOMBO1286ICAO ASSEMBLY: SRI LANKA SUPPORT FOR U.S. RE-ELECTION TO
[...] (U) Summary: The Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil Aviation Authority support re-election of the United States to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Sri Lanka plans to send a four-person delegation, including Minister of Ports and Aviation, C [...]
2007-09-17 11:25:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PREL AORC ICAO CE
07COLOMBO1290MALDIVES: OFFICIAL DELEGATION LIST FOR 62ND UNGA
[...] (SBU) Embassy Colombo has received by diplomatic note the following information (para 2) on the Maldivian official delegation to the 62nd United Nations General Assembly. 2. (SBU) (begin list) Composition of Delegation for the Official Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Rep [...]
2007-09-18 07:44:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP UNGA MV
07COLOMBO1304SRI LANKA: GOVERNMENT OUTLINES EFFORTS TO COMBAT
[...] (SBU) Summary. DCM and Poloff recently met with GSL officials from the Foreign Employment Bureau, the National Child Protection Authority, the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Development, and the Sri Lanka Police to present the Department's TIP Action Plan and follow up on an Augu [...]
2007-09-20 10:33:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE
07COLOMBO1308SRI LANKA LIKELY TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR
[...] DCM phoned Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona on September 20 to follow up on ref b demarche. Kohona indicated that Sri Lanka would likely support the U.S. candidate, remarking that this was "an easy decision." He said he would ask the Office of UN and Multilateral Affairs to answer the demarc [...]
2007-09-21 07:23:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM UNHRC CE
07COLOMBO1309SRI LANKAN ATTENDANCE COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-21 07:24:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM UNGA CE
07COLOMBO1313 SRI LANKA: TOURISM INDUSTRY PINS HOPE ON NEW TOURISM ACT
[...] Summary: On October 1, following a two year delay, the government will implement the Tourism Act of 2005. The law provides for greater private sector participation in government-controlled tourism regulatory, promotion and training agencies. More importantly, the private sector will now ha [...]
2007-09-24 05:12:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EFIN EAID KMCA CE
07COLOMBO1329MALDIVES TO SUPPORT US CANDIDATE FOR COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-27 11:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM UNHRC MV
07COLOMBO1371 256TH SESSION OF THE COLOMBO PLAN COUNCIL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On September 27, 2007, The Colombo Plan Council convened for the 256th Session and discussed FY 2005/6 audited accounts, the 2006/7 draft annual report, a special paper on "Strategic Plan of The Colombo Plan 2025," and the needs assessment questionnaire. Ambassador Blake present [...]
2007-10-04 12:04:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SNAR SOCI ECON EAID CE
07COLOMBO1387MUSLIM LEADERS VOICE CONCERNS ABOUT LAND RIGHTS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On October 2, Ambassador hosted prominent Muslim leaders for a roundtable discussion on Muslim issues to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Participants noted the absence of Al-Qaida and other radical Islamist terror groups but expressed concern about a growing Wahhabi presence, an [...]
2007-10-09 06:28:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE
07COLOMBO1391SRI LANKA: MIXED REACTIONS TO NEW U.S. LAW ON MARITIME
[...] SUMMARY: Colombo Port authorities and managers of shipping lines expressed opposing views on the ability to meet the new U.S. law on maritime cargo scanning requirements. Authorities of the Port of Colombo maintain that the port will be able to scan all U.S.-bound shipping containers by year [...]
2007-10-09 09:30:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT ETRD PREL PTER KMCA CE
07COLOMBO1399 SRI LANKA: LAGGING IN WORLD BANK EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
[...] Summary: Sri Lanka rated poorly in the World Bank Group's just-released Doing Business 2008 index and in the middle of Transparency International's 2007 Corruption Perception Index. In the Ease of Doing Business index, Sri Lanka ranked 101 out of 178 economies. Notable was its ranking of 133 [...]
2007-10-10 09:14:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EAID KMCA KCOR CE
07COLOMBO1402SRI LANKA NOMINATES CANDIDATE FOR UNESCO
[...] The Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed Post via diplomatic note on October 1 that the Government of Sri Lanka has nominated Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha for election to the UNESCO Executive Board. A document outlining "Sri Lanka's Vision In and For UNESCO" was attach [...]
2007-10-10 11:56:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL UNESCO CE
07COLOMBO1403MALDIVES: SUCCESSFUL AMERICAN PAVILION AT MAJOR TRADE SHOW
[...] Summary: Post is pleased to report that the American Pavilion at an international trade fair in the Maldives produced encouraging results for participating companies and strengthened U.S. economic ties with Maldives. Fifteen U.S. companies, or their local partners, exhibited as part of an Am [...]
2007-10-11 03:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD ECON MV
07COLOMBO1441SRI LANKA: NOMINATION FOR SECRETARY'S
[...] Embassy Colombo wishes to nominate Ms. Srinithy Nandasekaran of Sri Lanka for the Secretary's International Woman of Courage Award. As one of Sri Lanka's few female attorneys from the ethnic minority Tamil population, Ms. Nandasekaran has worked tirelessly as a lawyer, judge, and human righ [...]
2007-10-19 09:22:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN KPAO CE
07COLOMBO1449SRI LANKA: PROPOSED TIP BENCHMARKS
[...] In accordance with the Short Term Action Plan for Sri Lanka provided by G/TIP, post recommends the following benchmarks for use in evaluating Government of Sri Lanka progress in combating trafficking in persons: -Working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM),set up and be [...]
2007-10-23 10:08:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE
07COLOMBO1450SRI LANKA: AMBASSADOR LAUNCHES US-FUNDED
[...] Summary. Ambassador on October 18 hosted a press event to launch a Department of State and USAID-funded anti-trafficking program implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The event received wide coverage in the Sri Lankan media. The Sri Lanka Police's Women's and Chi [...]
2007-10-23 10:11:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE
07COLOMBO1460SRI LANKA UNDECIDED ON UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-25 07:33:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KTIA UN CE
07COLOMBO1461MALDIVES UNDECIDED ON IAAC ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-25 07:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AORC UN UNGA MV
07COLOMBO1462MALDIVES: POSITIONS ON UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-25 07:35:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KTIA UN MV
07COLOMBO1463SRI LANKA UNDECIDED ON IAAC ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-25 08:27:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AORC UN UNGA CE
07COLOMBO1505SRI LANKA CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION IN THE 4TH
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-02 08:49:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM PHUM UNGA CE
07COLOMBO1580 SRI LANKA: INCSR PART II 2007-2008 SUBMISSION
[...] The following is Embassy Colombo's International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) Part II regarding money laundering and financial crimes, per request in reftel. 2. Begin text: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is neither an important regional financial center nor a preferred center for money [...]
2007-11-21 11:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR KMCA CE
07COLOMBO1581SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES: UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION
[...] Contact information for Embassy Sections. a. AMB: Robert O. Blake, Jr. Office: 94-11-249-8640 Cell: 94-77-347-6592 b. DCM: James Moore Office: 94-11-249-8640 Cell: 94-77-770-9571 c. POL: Michael DeTar Office: 94-11-249-876 [...]
2007-11-23 05:50:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV AMGT CE
07COLOMBO1603SRI LANKA: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR UPDATE - NOV 2007
[...] As requested by Ref A, below is an update of the worst forms of child labor information for Sri Lanka. Child Labor Legislation ----------------------- 2. Sri Lanka ratified International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 138 on Minimum Age for Employment on November 2, 2000, and ILO [...]
2007-11-29 11:01:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI CE
07COLOMBO1618SRI LANKAN ARMY HOLDS HUMAN RIGHTS SEMINAR FOR
[...] Summary: The Sri Lankan Army organized on December 4-7 a three-day seminar on "Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, Disaster Response and Military Civilian Relations" for all of its battalion field commanders in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka (where fighting is heaviest [...]
2007-12-05 02:31:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR PTER PREL CE
07COLOMBO1627BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND: SRI LANKA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-05 11:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD CE
07COLOMBO1676 MALDIVES: AHMED KHALEEL NEW PERMREP IN NEW YORK
[...] On December 13, Embassy received a diplomatic note dated December 10, 2007, announcing the appointment of Ahmed Khaleel as Maldives' Permanent Representative to the United Nations. [begin text] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives presents its compliments to the Emb [...]
2007-12-18 09:11:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OVIP PINR UN MV
07COLOMBO1688SRI LANKA: GOVERNMENT HOLDS SUCCESSFUL TIP
[...] On December 13, the Ministry of Child Development and Women's Empowerment hosted a four-hour roundtable discussion on trafficking in persons (TIP) with key stakeholders in the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL). The goal of the meeting was to share information and best practices, foster more effe [...]
2007-12-20 11:43:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PHUM PGOV CE
07COLOMBO1689GOVERNMENT ISSUES PUBLIC STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF
[...] Summary: At the urging of the U.S., EU and UN in Sri Lanka, the Government of Sri Lanka issued a public statement on December 15 expressing its "support for, and confidence in, United Nations operations in Sri Lanka" and "the efforts of the international agencies in humanitarian assistance and [...]
2007-12-20 12:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL CE
07COLOMBO181SRI LANKA TO SIGN ACQUISITION AND CROSS SERVICING
[...] On December 7, 2006, Ambassador and Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Chief met with Sri Lankan Defense Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa to provide background information (see para 4) on a Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) and a the draft ACSA proposed for signature. See paragra [...]
2007-01-31 10:27:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PREL MOPS CE
07COLOMBO200 IMI - OIL EXPLORATION IN SRI LANKA
[...] Sri Lanka is hoping to begin offshore oil prospecting soon. Seismic surveys and airborne gravity surveys have confirmed the possible existence of petroleum resources in Sri Lanka's territorial waters off the northern and western coasts, in the Cauvery basin in the Palk Straits (between Sri Lan [...]
2007-02-05 09:46:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB ECON ETRD ENRG CE
07COLOMBO211 REQUEST FOR NIH ACCOUNTS TO ACCESS MALDIVES DATA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-05 12:14:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO SENV PREL CE MV
07COLOMBO212 SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES - NO TOBACCO-RELATED ACTIVITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-05 12:15:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAGR ETRD CE MV
07COLOMBO228 SRI LANKA: LIMITED EFFORTS TO ADDRESS INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
[...] Summary: Government involvement in Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) issues in Sri Lanka is at an early stage. Although IAP was discussed at the country's first national symposium on air resource management in 2004, limited progress has been made in this area. The Ministry of Environment and Natural [...]
2007-02-06 11:38:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ETRD PHUM SOCI EAID CE
07COLOMBO241 PRESS CONFERENCE TO PUBLICIZE POSITIVE WORK OF
[...] The Ambassador and EU Head of Mission Wilson organized on February 7 a press conference to publicize the positive work that international NGOs are performing in Sri Lanka and condemn the recent campaign to discredit international NGOs. The German Ambassador (and EU President),the U.S. Ambass [...]
2007-02-08 06:55:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV CE
07COLOMBO244COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR GEOFF MOYLE, ANURA
[...] Post grants country clearance to consultants Geoff Moyle, Anura Widananpathirana, Ed Ely and John Standingford of URS Corporation to travel to Sri Lanka from January 23 to February 23, 2007. The purpose of the trip is to continue due diligence on the Infrastructure and ESA portions of the GOSL' [...]
2007-02-08 11:30:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KMCA ECON ORTA KPAO AFIN OVIP CE
07COLOMBO25 SRI LANKA'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FAILING TO MEET STUDENT AND
[...] SUMMARY: Sri Lanka's government-run university system is able to accommodate about 15 percent of eligible secondary school graduates, and the population of potential students is growing much faster than the universities can expand. The University Grants Commission (UGC),a government body, de [...]
2007-01-08 09:35:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB EIND ETRD CE
07COLOMBO250SRI LANKA: GROWING COUT AND APPEAL OF NON-WESTERN
[...] (SBU) Summary and comment: Sri Lanka is increasingly looking to non-Western partners like China, India, Korea, Malaysia, and even Iran to fund major infrastructure projects. These donors are promising aid without conditions, while the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European donors and t [...]
2007-02-09 09:42:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EINV PREL CE CH IN IR JA KS MY
07COLOMBO251INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2007 - MALDIVES
[...] Per reftel, below is the investment climate statement for Maldives for 2007. INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT-MALDIVES FEBRUARY 2007 Investment Climate --Introduction Maldives is comprised of over 1,190 islands, of which 198 are inhabited and 87 are exclusive resort islands. Populati [...]
2007-02-09 09:47:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB OPIC ECON USTR EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV
07COLOMBO327SRI LANKA: NO DECISION YET ON U.S. WTO TAFT GOODS
[...] Summary: The Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) will not make a decision on the U.S. WTO textiles, apparel, footwear and travel goods (TAFT) negotiating text until it meets with apparel producers later this week. End summary. 2. Econoff delivered the TAFT negotiating text to senior government o [...]
2007-02-26 12:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD WTO CE
07COLOMBO328ATTACK ON AMBASSADOR'S CONVOY IN BATTICALOA
[...] On February 27, 2007 Ambassador Blake and the German, Italian, Japanese and French Ambassadors accompanied Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe and representatives of the United Nations and international non-governmental organizations on a day trip to observe [...]
2007-02-27 09:49:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER PREL PGOV MOPS
07COLOMBO332 R/V ROGER REVELLE CLEARANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-28 03:29:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKRVC TPHY EWWT CE
07COLOMBO333COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR OPIC OFFICIALS DIANA JENSEN
[...] Post grants country clearance to OPIC officials Diana Jensen, Senior Investment Officer and Barbara Gibian, Assistant General Counsel to travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, arriving on or about March 7, 2007 and departing on or about March 13, 2007. Embassy control officer is Mr. Richard Merrin, Com [...]
2007-02-28 05:26:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EFIN CE
07COLOMBO352COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DARIUS NASSIRY, EILEEN BURKE,
[...] Post grants country clearance to Darius Nassiry, Eileen Burke, Carlton Bennett, Doris McMahon, Mary Jo Johnson, Thomas Hohenthaner, Berry Deren and Amanda Beatty of Millennium Challenge Corporation to travel to Sri Lanka from March 11 - 30, 2007. The purpose of the trip is to continue due dilig [...]
2007-03-02 06:46:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KMCA ECON ORTA KPAO AFIN OVIP CE
07COLOMBO370 SRI LANKA: PARA-TARIFFS BOOST REVENUE AND INCREASE
[...] Summary: Tariffs and para-tariffs have hiked Sri Lanka's effective tariff rates to 50-85 percent. The para-tariffs include at least seven different levies, taxes, and surcharges, the rates of which frequently change (generally upward). These fees have added complexity and unpredictability to [...]
2007-03-06 10:05:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD CE
07COLOMBO398COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USDA JOHN GROSMAN TO TRAVEL
[...] Post grants country clearance to USDA Wildland Fire Training Officer, John Grosman, an employee of the US Forest Service, to travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 17-25, 2007. The purpose of the visit is the development of a Disaster Simulation Exercise. Embassy control officer is Mr. Richard Me [...]
2007-03-12 11:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON OTRA CE
07COLOMBO399COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR TRUDIE MAHONEY TO TRAVEL TO
[...] Post grants country clearance to Trudie Mahoney, Emergency Management Specialist, an employee of the US Forest Service, to travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 18-27, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to provide technical assistance for a program to integrate Incident Command System into the Di [...]
2007-03-12 11:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON OTRA CE
07COLOMBO410SRI LANKA WILL CO-SPONSOR U.S. WTO TAFT GOODS NEGOTIATING
[...] Summary: Sri Lanka will co-sponsor the U.S. WTO textiles, apparel, footwear and travel (TAFT) goods proposal on labeling. End Summary. 2. Department of Commerce Director of Multilateral Trade Affairs Gomi Senadheera informed Post that he has instructed the Sri Lanka Mission to the WTO in G [...]
2007-03-13 12:30:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD WTO CE
07COLOMBO412COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR NOAA FISHERIES EMPLOYEES
[...] Post grants country clearance to NOAA fisheries employees, Lawrence Biondo and Rodney Platt to travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 24-28, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to conduct audits for the USDOC Seafood Inspection Program. Embassy control officer is Mr. Richard Merrin, Commercial Atta [...]
2007-03-14 03:28:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY ECON OTRA KSCA EFIS CE
07COLOMBO424 SRI LANKA: U/S FORE COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
[...] SUMMARY: During a March 8 visit to Colombo, Under Secretary for Management Henrietta Fore marked International Women's Day by meeting with a group of leading female entrepreneurs and senior executives. Most participants offered their perspectives on the conflict in Sri Lanka and were unequivoc [...]
2007-03-15 03:15:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL PHUM CE
07COLOMBO50 PROPOSED TRANSHIPMENT PORT IN MALDIVES
[...] Summary: Maldives is hoping to use its strategic location on major shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean to build a transshipment port. The first phase of the project to develop a container terminal with a capacity of 1.2 million twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually is estimated to cost [...]
2007-01-11 08:52:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKTDM EWWT ECON EINV CE
07COLOMBO51 PROPOSED TRANSHIPMENT PORT IN MALDIVES
[...] Summary: Maldives is hoping to use its strategic location on major shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean to build a transshipment port. The first phase of the project to develop a container terminal with a capacity of 1.2 million twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually is estimated to cost [...]
2007-01-11 08:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKTDM EWWT ECON EINV MV
07COLOMBO513 RESPONSE RE OPIC FINANCE: MATH HYDRO (PVT) LTD.
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-30 06:43:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN CE
07COLOMBO535COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR NOAA AND NWS EMPLOYEE KENNETH
[...] Post grants country clearance to Physical Science Technician, Kenneth Clark of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service(NWS)to travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 18-22, 2007 and to the Maldives April 22-26, 2007. The purpose of the visit is for s [...]
2007-04-06 03:49:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY OTRA KSCA SENV EFIS AU CE
07COLOMBO541SUMMARY OF UNITED NATIONS COMMON HUMANITARIAN
[...] Summary: On March 30, UN agencies involved with the Sri Lanka Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP) gave presentations on the status of their activities and funding levels. Additional funds are sought in all areas. During introductory remarks, UN Country Representative Frederick Lyons sta [...]
2007-04-09 03:17:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREF CE
07COLOMBO56COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR NANDA KUMAR RANGANATHAN AND
[...] Post grants country clearance to Nanda Kumar Ranganathan and Gail Chambers of Millennium Challenge Corporation and URS consultant Michael Jacobs to travel to Sri Lanka from January 21 to February 1, 2007. Embassy control officer is Mr. Richard Merrin, Commercial Attache and Economic Officer, t [...]
2007-01-11 12:21:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KMCA ECON ORTA KPAO AFIN OVIP CE
07COLOMBO625 SRI LANKA, COUNTING ON RISING REMITTANCES, TRIES TO
[...] Summary: Sri Lankans abroad formally remitted a record $2.3 billion in 2006, up 21 percent from 2005. Higher salaries in the Middle East, where a majority of Sri Lankan migrant workers go, partially drove this rise. A higher share of remittances sent through formal, rather than informal, chan [...]
2007-04-27 06:11:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB EFIN PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG CE
07COLOMBO689 SRI LANKA - NO RESPONSE TO US PROPOSALS ON SPECIES
[...] Summary: Sri Lanka has no comments on the proposals submitted by the United States for consideration at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in The Hague from June 3 through 15, 2007 and summarized reftel. End Summary. 2. EconFSN sp [...]
2007-05-11 06:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDSENV KSCA ETRD CE
07COLOMBO700SRI LANKA: NO NAS PERSONNEL IN COUNTRY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-15 11:06:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KRCM CE
07COLOMBO736MALDIVES FLOODING: TEXT OF PRESIDENT GAYOOM'S
[...] Summary: The Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered a diplomatic note to Embassy Colombo May 21 conveying a May 18 letter from Maldives President Gayoom to President Bush stating that widespread flooding caused by heavy sea swells had damaged a third of Maldives' 194 inhabited islands [...]
2007-05-21 12:46:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC EAID PREL SENV MV
07COLOMBO743DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MALDIVES FLOODING
[...] Summary and Action Request for USAID/OFDA: In response to recent flooding in Maldives, Ambassador Blake is making a disaster declaration and is exercising his authority to provide $50,000. In consultation with Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) regional advisor, Ambassador requests [...]
2007-05-22 11:50:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID SENV PREL MV
07COLOMBO754 PROJECT PROPOSALS, 2007 IPR ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FUNDS
[...] SUMMARY: Post is pleased to submit a proposal to obtain funds to conduct three IPR law enforcement training sessions for magistrates and customs officials at a total cost of USD 16,500. The training sessions will repeat as well as expand a highly successful workshop recently developed by the [...]
2007-05-25 03:45:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR CE
07COLOMBO758 SRI LANKA: SOLID WASTE ACCUMULATES AS AUTHORITIES FAIL TO
[...] Summary: Solid Waste Management in Sri Lanka, particularly in urban areas, is a severe environmental issue. Around 6,400 tons of waste is generated each day in Sri Lanka, and only 40% of this volume is collected. Sri Lanka has not created sufficient landfill space to keep up with the volume [...]
2007-05-25 09:01:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID SENV CE
07COLOMBO778 SRI LANKA: NATIONAL DECLARATION ON PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS
[...] Summary: An International Labor Organization-initiated National Tripartite Declaration on Prevention of HIV/AIDS at workplaces in Sri Lanka was signed recently. Partners in this new program include government agencies, trade unions, trade chambers and employers. The Declaration describes plans [...]
2007-05-30 12:01:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON TBIO CE
07COLOMBO82INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2007 - SRI LANKA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-16 12:01:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDCE EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR
07COLOMBO825COLOMBO RESPONSE TO TSUNAMI, EARTHQUAKE WARNINGS
[...] Per reftel, Embassy Colombo provides the following responses to listed questions. 2. Question: Does a duty officer or Mission Disaster Relief Officer (and alternate MDRO) receive tsunami and earthquake warnings on a 24-hour basis from the Ops Center or other service? --Response: To date [...]
2007-06-11 11:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY AORC EAID AMGT CASC
07COLOMBO833SRI LANKA: AMBASSADAR HIGHLIGHTS U.S.EFFORTS AT
[...] Ambassador addressed an event organized by the U.S. Embassy, USAID and the Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA) to commemorate Earth Day 2007. Over 300 school children, government officials, representatives of the private sector and local NGOs participated in this half day seminar. [...]
2007-06-12 11:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PREL SENV CE
07COLOMBO836INTERVIEW PANEL SELECTS MALAYSIAN CANDIDATE FOR NEXT
[...] On Monday, June 11, the Colombo Plan Council Selection Panel, comprised of representatives from Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand, and the United States, met to interview candidates for the position of Colombo Plan Secretary General. The four candidates [...]
2007-06-13 02:31:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SNAR KJUS ASEC CE
07COLOMBO851 SRI LANKA - NOMINATION OF VIRTUSA FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE
[...] I am pleased to nominate Virtusa for the Secretary's Award for Corporate Excellence in the small and medium enterprise category. While meeting all eligibility requirements for this award, Virtusa has demonstrated outstanding corporate citizenship by assisting disaster-ridden countries with an [...]
2007-06-15 03:21:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON BEXP ETRD ELAB KSEP SENV AMGT CE
07COLOMBO852 SRI LANKA - NOMINATION OF MICROSOFT FOR CORPORATE
[...] I am pleased to nominate Microsoft-Sri Lanka for the Secretary's Award for Corporate Excellence in the multinational enterprise category. While meeting all eligibility requirements for this award, Microsoft-Sri Lanka has demonstrated outstanding corporate citizenship by enabling reformed drug [...]
2007-06-15 03:21:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON BEXP ETRD ELAB KSEP SENV AMGT CE
07COLOMBO982SRI LANKA LIKELY TO SUPPORT U.S. IOM CANDIDATE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-16 11:12:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AORC EUN PREF SMIG CE
07COLOMBO983COLOMBO PLAN MONEY RETURNED
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-16 11:13:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL CE
07CONAKRY1034GUINEA ONBOARD WITH MARITIME SCANNING REQUIREMENT
[...] (U) On August 30, per reftel, Econoff met with Mme Olga Syradin, Director of Customs, to discuss the 9/11 Act requirement for scanning of all U.S. bound containers. The Director stated that currently all outbound containers are scanned, and that she did not expect any problems with compliance [...]
2007-09-14 07:31:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EWWT AMGT PTER ECON GV
07CONAKRY1036GUINEA ONBOARD WITH MARITIME SCANNING REQUIREMENT
[...] (U) On August 30, per reftel, Econoff met with Mme Olga Syradin, Director of Customs, to discuss the 9/11 Act requirement for scanning of all U.S. bound containers. The Director stated that currently all outbound containers are scanned, and that she did not expect any problems with compliance [...]
2007-09-14 07:32:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EWWT AMGT PTER ECON GV
07CONAKRY1109WORD FROM THE STREET - ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IS BETTER
[...] SUMMARY. Interviews with street vendors and merchants throughout the capital city revealed that the availability of electrical power has significantly improved in recent weeks despite several unauthorized demonstrations protesting lack of public utilities. Many citizens attribute the improv [...]
2007-10-05 08:58:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG PGOV GV
07CONAKRY1114MINISTER OF ENERGY ANNOUNCES IMPROVED ELECTRICITY
[...] Over national television the evening of October 4, the Minister of Energy and Hydrology, Goumou Gnanga Koumata, announced that the electricity supply in Conakry has improved. He stated that the government is doing everything it can to make electricity available despite the significant techni [...]
2007-10-05 12:01:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV GV ENRG
07CONAKRY1180 INFORMAL PRICE SURVEY - GUINEA'S PRICES ON THE RISE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Based on an informal market survey conducted weekly by Embassy staff over a three-month period, prices for basic goods fluctuated significantly since August 1. Although the Government of Guinea attempted to control prices through a wide range of tools, including moral suasion and [...]
2007-10-24 17:06:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECIN EFIN ECON GV
07CONAKRY1202GUINEA COOPERATIVE PLANTATION EYES AGOA BENEFITS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On October 16, a representative of the West African Trade Hub in Dakar, Marlene Gummo, gave a presentation at the AGOA Day held in Conakry. The next day, she toured a fruit and vegetable plantation in the Kindia region of Guinea. The plantation is literally 'growing', and hopes [...]
2007-11-01 15:32:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PGOV GV
07CONAKRY1203 GUINEA BUSINESSMEN REFORM WITHOUT CONTE CRONY
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On October 25, the Conseil National du Patronat Guineen (Patronat),the organization of employers in Guinea, unanimously reorganized their organizational structure to solidify the legitimacy of its current president, Youssouf Diallo. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) Earlier this year, the [...]
2007-11-01 15:34:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV GV
07CONAKRY1210RESPONSE TO TERRORISM FINANCE DEMARCHE: DESIGNATION OF
[...] (U) On November 2, Econoff met with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, Karamokoba Camara, to deliver reftel demarche list of three individuals designated by the U.N. as supporters of terrorist financing. 2. (U) In response to the demarche, Mr. Camara confirmed Guinea's cont [...]
2007-11-05 10:25:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN EFIN ETTC PTER PREL GV
07CONAKRY1217GOG OFFICIAL CLAIMS REDUCTION IN SMUGGLING THROUGH PORT OF
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The National Director of the Merchant Marine reported a reduction in smuggling through the port of Conakry due to improved internal procedures and a new container scanner. END SUMMARY 2. (U) On November 1, Econoff met with the National Director from the Office of the Mercha [...]
2007-11-07 07:44:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECON PTER EWWT GV
07CONAKRY1219ORANGE ENTERS GUINEA'S CELL PHONE MARKET
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Orange, Guinea's newest telecom operator, launched its operations on November 5 with a ceremony and short welcoming speech by Prime Minister Kouyate. Representing a joint partnership with Orange Groupe France Telecom, Orange's local business partner has big plans for Guinea. Loc [...]
2007-11-07 12:24:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECPS EIND ECON GV
07CONAKRY1244GUINEA 2007-8 INCSR REPORT DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-15 14:13:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR ECON GV
07CONAKRY1286GUINEA TO ATTEND NEW DELHI AVIAN FLU CONFERENCE
[...] (U) Per reftel, Econoff contacted the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Government of Guinea will attend the New Delhi Ministerial Conference on Avian and Pandemic Influenza, December 4-6. 2. (U) The Guinean delegation will include M. Damey Fassou Elie, Sec [...]
2007-11-30 12:25:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAGR KFLU EAID TBIO PREL GV
07CONAKRY1288GUINEA REQUESTS REVISION TO RECIPROCITY SCHEDULE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Post has received a request from the government of Guinea to revise the visa reciprocity schedule from three to five years. Post recommends this item be placed on the agenda for future bilateral talks between the U.S. and Guinea in Washington. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) Post recen [...]
2007-12-03 05:38:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CMGT GV
07CONAKRY1326PRESIDENT SIGNS DECREE TO PERMIT GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) On December 6, Finance Minister Ousmane Dore announced on public radio that President Lansana Conte had signed the pending decree authorizing Prime Minister Lansana Kouyate to restructure the central government. Dore confirmed this development in a meeting with the Ambassador on Decemb [...]
2007-12-13 14:03:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM GV
07CONAKRY186TFGV01: EMBASSY STATEMENT ON GUINEA CRISIS
[...] With the Department's concurrence, we have disseminated the following press statement dated February 16, 2007. 2. Text also available in French from PAO Andrew McLean at McLeanAJ@state.gov 3. Begin text: The United States is deeply concerned over the crisis in Guinea and the declar [...]
2007-02-17 08:12:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PINS AEMR PREL GV
07CONAKRY246Guinea's Revenues Hard Hit
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Battered by more than six weeks of strike and a state of siege, Guinea's finances will present some of the new Prime Minister's most difficult challenges. All sectors of the economy were impacted, but mining, especially Guinea's cash cow bauxite, posted some of the most severe [...]
2007-02-28 09:20:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV ELAB SOCI GV
07CONAKRY40 Liberia Partners Forum -- Guinea
[...] On January 9, Poloff delivered demarche on the Liberia Partners Forum (Ref A) to Ambassador Mamady Traore, Political Counselor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Traore saluted the U.S. efforts to support rebuilding Liberia but cautioned that any instability in the region would stymie progre [...]
2007-01-10 10:08:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PPOL PREL PBTS EAID GV LI SL
07CONAKRY483 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Project Proposals -- Guinea
[...] Over the last several months, Guinea has been in a state of upheaval as a grassroots social movement for change rocked the country at the highest levels. In March, a consensus government was appointed. Guinea's cabinet is now entirely comprised of new ministers and thus new leadership on tra [...]
2007-05-03 11:59:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG GV
07CONAKRY727AU Summit Participation -- Guinea
[...] To date, the government of Guinea still has not finalized its full delegation list for the AU Summit in Accra, Ghana. On June 27, Poloff spoke with Ambassador Gaussou Toure, Director of Political and Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who confirmed that Prime Minister Lansan [...]
2007-06-27 15:52:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDKSUM PREL GV
07CONAKRY760WORLD BANK MEETING ON GUINEA, UPDATE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In a July 3 meeting with the Charge d'Affaires and Econoff, World Bank Acting Director said that July 4-18 negotiations with the IMF and World Bank in Conakry to develop a draft program would provide the centerpiece for the July 24-25 Forum in Paris. The Bank is supporting thi [...]
2007-07-03 16:47:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV EFIN GV
07CONAKRY773GUINEA'S PORTS PASS US COAST GUARD REVIEW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. A team from the U.S. Coast Guard's International Port Security Program recently completed a security inspection of Guinea's two international ports. The team evaluated Guinea's implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS). The Coast Guard t [...]
2007-07-09 13:23:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ETRD EWWT BEXP PINS PTER GV
07CONAKRY774GUINEA'S PORTS PASS US COAST GUARD REVIEW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. A team from the U.S. Coast Guard's International Port Security Program recently completed a security inspection of Guinea's two international ports. The team evaluated Guinea's implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS). The Coast Guard t [...]
2007-07-09 13:23:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ETRD EWWT BEXP PINS PTER GV
07CONAKRY782GUINEA IMF/WB IN-BRIEFING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The current joint IMF/WB inspection will focus on the Guinean Central Bank operations to determine whether Guinea has successfully instituted and sustained reforms commenced after the IMF's April visit. However, even with a favorable report, October is the earliest that a fun [...]
2007-07-10 13:07:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN GV PGOV PINR
07CONAKRY793 Guinea Democracy and Human Rights Fund (DHRF) Annual
[...] This cable serves to meet the requirement that all posts submit a DHRF annual status report covering all obligations and un-liquidated balances of open DHRF activities. END SUMMARY. ----------------------- PRIOR FISCAL YEAR FUNDS ----------------------- 2. FY 2005 AMT. OBLIGATED [...]
2007-07-11 12:45:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PHUM KDEM GV
07CONAKRY829GUINEA'S FY07 BUDGET PROPOSAL AIMED AT STABILIZING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In Guinea's FY07 proposed budget, submitted to the National Assembly on July 6, the Kouyate administration identified increased spending for public infrastructure and rural development as priorties for stabilizing the economy. It also called for an increase in election spendi [...]
2007-07-19 14:02:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EFIN ECIN GV
07CONAKRY844PRIVATE SECTOR CALCULATES ECONOMIC LOSS FROM STRIKES
[...] SUMMARY. A local business group released the first report in Guinea calculating property damage and economic losses resulting from the strikes earlier this year. The damages claimed by the 418 participants in the report total nearly 1% of the FY07 fiscal receipts for the country. Actual loss [...]
2007-07-23 15:57:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB PHUM GV
07CONAKRY845GUINEA'S LABOR UNIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In a July 17 meeting with the Charge, Guinea's labor unions leaders agreed that Prime Minister Kouyate has made little progress on meeting the objectives of the January 27 Accords. Kouyate's ability to achieve those objectives over the next few months is critical to the succes [...]
2007-07-24 08:26:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ELAB KDEM SOCI ASEC GV
07CONAKRY891ELECTIONS WATCH - GUINEAN GOVERNMENT MEETS WITH POLITICAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Government of Guinea (GoG) still officially plans to hold its overdue legislative elections in December. However, as weeks continue to go by with little progress towards an Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI),Guineans are becoming increasingly frustrated by the [...]
2007-08-07 15:17:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM ASEC GV
07CONAKRY988NEW AIRPORT IN THE WINGS FOR GUINEA?
[...] (SBU) On August 29, Econoff met with Chief of the Air Transportation Division at the Guinean Ministry of Transportation, Sekou Oumar Thiam. M. Thaim confided that the Government has identified a site for a new international airport in Guinea. The location is south of Conakry, near Forecariah [...]
2007-08-31 06:33:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECIN EFIN ECON GV
07COTONOU136BENIN: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] Per reftel, below is the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Benin. 2. Investment Climate Statement A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment Beninese law guarantees the right to own and transfer private property. The government of Benin officially favors and encourages foreign investment. [...]
2007-02-20 12:59:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON ETRD EFIN ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR PGOV BN
07COTONOU154Golfe Broadcasters Convicted of Defamation, Fined and
[...] The High Court of Justice in Cotonou ruled February 16 against Golfe media group President Ismael Soumanou, former Golfe FM Chief EditorDirector Euloge Aidasso, former Golfe TV Chief Editor Joel Ahofoji, and current Golfe TV Editor Charbel Aihou, finding them guilty of defamation. They each w [...]
2007-03-01 03:40:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPROV PHUM KPAO BN
07COTONOU25BENIN: PRESIDENT YAYI APPOINTS NEW MINISTER OF JUSTICE
[...] On January 9, 2007, President Boni Yayi announced that his chief of staff, Nestor Dako, was being named as Minister of Justice and Spokesman of the Government. Mr. Dako replaces Mr. Abraham Zinzindohou who has been appointed as Benin's member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UE [...]
2007-01-12 11:01:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KMCA BN
07COTONOU272BENIN: PRESIDENT'S SUPPORTERS WIN PLURALITY IN LEGISLATURE,
[...] Late on April 5, the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENA),Mr. Eugene Capo-Chichi released to the press the provisional results the March 31 legislative elections (reftel). According to these preliminary results, President Yayi's Force Cowrie for an Emerging Benin ( [...]
2007-04-06 09:59:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BN
07COTONOU366SCENESETTER FOR BENIN VISIT OF USN VICE ADMIRAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Your visit to Benin on May 22 to discuss International Port Security and maritime cooperation and safety issues (REF A) will help emphasize to Beninese authorities the importance that the US government places on these two subjects in the Gulf of Guinea region. You will find your [...]
2007-05-18 05:49:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL PINR EWWT BN
07COTONOU4BENIN: PRESIDENT YAYI DELIVERS STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
[...] SUMMARY: On December 29, Benin's President Boni Yayi delivered his first annual State of the Nation address at the National Assembly in Porto Novo to National Assembly deputies, members of his government, and the diplomatic corps. Appearing somewhat rundown and tired, Yayi stressed the importa [...]
2007-01-04 04:52:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON EINV BN
07COTONOU577BENINESE ATTENDANCE AT THE 6ND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-02 13:04:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA BN
07COTONOU653BENINESE ATTENDANCE AT THE 62ND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-23 13:15:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA BN
07COTONOU829BENIN: CANDIDACY OF DAVID WALKER FOR IAAC
[...] On October 23, Poloff transmitted reftel demarche to the Department of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, Francophonie and the Beninese Diaspora. Mr. Djebou Jonas, the deputy director of International Organization told Post that the GOB is consi [...]
2007-10-24 12:38:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UN UNGA
07COTONOU830BENIN: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS
[...] On October 22, Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Randall Romo Oguidan, the Assistant to the Director of the Americas Bureau at the GOB'S Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Jonas Djebou, the Deputy Director of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Post that [...]
2007-10-24 12:41:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM AORC UN
07COTONOU860BENIN: 4TH COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES MINISTERIAL DEMARCHE
[...] On November 6, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) delivered reftel demarche to Mr. Raymond Vignikin and Mr Thomas Adoumassh, respectively Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, Francophonie and the Beninese Diasp [...]
2007-11-09 07:51:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KDM UNGA BN
07COTONOU872BENIN: GOVERNMENT PROPOSES AMENDMENTS TO WJEI LETTER OF
[...] This is an action request. Please see Paragraph 9. 2. SUMMARY: Post transmitted the Letter of Agreement (LOA) (Ref B) to the GOB on September 11, 2007. Post received the GOB's response, a revised draft of the LOA, on November 5, 2007. In its response, the GOB renamed the LOA an Accord, re- [...]
2007-11-16 05:30:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL EAID BN
07COTONOU873BENIN WILL SUPPORT US CANDIDACY AT IMO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-16 07:53:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC IMO EWWT PHSA BN
07COTONOU875 PARLIAMENT WELCOMES USG'S TOUR D'HORIZON ON US/BENIN
[...] Summary: In a November 13, 2007 speech, the Ambassador outlined major elements of the USG/Benin cooperative partnership for economic growth and trade, investing in people, poverty reduction, anti-corruption, and regional peace and security in a well-attended National Assembly session in Porto [...]
2007-11-16 08:06:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM EAID ETRD ECON EWWT MASS PTER KMCA
07COTONOU91Endorsement of Benin's Ten-Year Education Sector
[...] SUMMARY: Under USAID leadership, 12 donors have completed their endorsement of Benin's Ten-Year Education Sector Development Plan (TESDP). USAID/Benin sent the donor assessment of the plan and letter of endorsement to the World Bank's Fast Track Secretariat on January 31, 2007. With this endo [...]
2007-02-07 13:39:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDEAID SOCI PREL PGOV BN
07COTONOU911COCHRAN COTTON FELLOWS PRAISE TRIP TO U.S.
[...] Summary: The six recently returned Conchran Cotton Fellows from Benin were full of praise for their experience in the U.S during a meeting with the Ambassador on November 23, 2007. They cited the excellent orientation they received from Lindsey Itle and Debbie Nip, the courses provided by prof [...]
2007-11-29 08:32:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BN BTIO EAGR ETRD
07COTONOU915BENIN: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR
[...] This cable responds to the Department's request for information for the Worst Forms of Child Labor report (Reftel). -------------------- Laws and Regulations -------------------- 2. Benin uses laws and ministerial decrees to set the minimum age for employment, to prohibit child traffick [...]
2007-11-30 07:28:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI EAID BN
07COTONOU918OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH ANTI-ISRAEL BIAS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-03 09:00:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL BN
07COTONOU93BENIN: US-BENIN BILATERAL BUSINESS FORUM WRAPUP AND NEXT
[...] SUMMARY. Embassy Cotonou and USAID's West Africa Trade Hub (Ghana office) sponsored the "US-Benin Bilateral Business Forum", January 25-26. The event, which was organized in collaboration with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Benin (CCIB),the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministr [...]
2007-02-08 05:02:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV BN
07COTONOU932AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK REPORTED IN BENIN
[...] Summary: Roger Dovonou, Benin's Minister of Agriculture, confirmed late on the night of December 6, 2007 two independent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Benin. According to the Ministry of Agriculture one outbreak began in Adjarra in early November 2007 and the other oc [...]
2007-12-07 11:58:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO KFLU BN
07COTONOU94BENIN: YEAR-END UPDATE ON BUSINESS SCAM ACTIVITY IN 2006
[...] SUMMARY: In the final 9 months of 2006 Post received over one hundred commercial inquiries about potential Beninese business partners from U.S. companies and individuals, U.S. Export Assistance Centers and the Foreign Commercial Service. Unfortunately, a majority of the deals turned out to be [...]
2007-02-08 05:02:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV KCOR BN
07COTONOU948AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK REPORTED IN BENIN
[...] Summary: Test results on the poultry which died in Benin (Ref A) indicate that the poultry was positive for H5 (Ref B). Testing is continuing to determine if it is the H5N1 strain. The Government of Benin, along with its counterparts from the FAO and WHO, is currently developing a 6 month avi [...]
2007-12-14 12:39:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO KFLU BN
07COTONOU956H5N1 UPDATE NR.1 GOB MEETS WITH DONORS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-19 12:59:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO KFLU BN
07COTONOU962H5N1 UPDATE 1: GOB MEETS WITH DONORS
[...] Summary: The GOB met with donor representatives on December 19 to review the GOB's avian influenza action plan. The plan, which covers the next six months, now assumes that there will be 8 outbreaks. The GOB asked the donors to prepare their contributions before the GOB makes a decision on it [...]
2007-12-21 08:03:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO KFLU BN
07COTONOU963H5N1 UPDATE 1: GOB MEETS WITH DONORS
[...] Summary: The GOB met with donor representatives on December 19 to review the GOB's avian influenza action plan. The plan, which covers the next six months, now assumes that there will be 8 outbreaks. The GOB asked the donors to prepare their contributions before the GOB makes a decision on it [...]
2007-12-21 08:29:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO KFLU BN
07COTONOU964H5N1 UPDATE 2: GOB SETS UP COMPENSATION FUND
[...] The GOB announced on December 19, 2007 the creation of a compensation fund for farmers of poultry culled as a result of the avian influenza (AI) outbreaks Benin has experienced (Ref). According to Post's sources the compensation fund will have a value of $542 thousand and the GOB plans to prov [...]
2007-12-21 10:12:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO KFLU BN
07CURACAO938CURACAO: 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] Aruba, the Netherlands Antilles, and the Netherlands together form the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The two Caribbean parts of the Kingdom have autonomy over their internal affairs, with the right to exercise independent decision making in a number of counter narcotics areas. The Government of [...]
2007-11-27 19:04:00Consulate CuracaoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL PGOV KCRM NA AA
07DAKAR1051CITES COP 14 PREPARATION: SENEGAL POSITION
[...] Per reftel instructions, on May 14, EconOff delivered information on U.S. proposals for CITES COP 14 to Colonel Matar Cisse, Director of the Forestry and Water Department at the Ministry of Environment, and Abdoulaye Sy, Head of the Fauna Division. Mr. Sy is the GOS's senior expert on CITES i [...]
2007-05-15 12:27:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDSENV KSCA ETRD SG
07DAKAR10542007 AGOA FORUM: SENEGAL AND GUINEA-BISSAU INVITED
[...] On May 10, Ambassador Jacobs provided reftel information on the 2007 AGOA Forum to Senegal's Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Finance. In addition, the Economic Office briefed Mr. Abdoulaye Dieye, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director for Europe and the Americas, and Mr. Robert Niouk [...]
2007-05-16 07:42:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR EINV EFIN EAID PU SG
07DAKAR1083UNICEF REP HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES IN GUINEA-BISSAU AND
[...] On April 16, Jean Dricot, the UNICEF Representative in Guinea-Bissau, called on then-Charge and Acting DCM to solicit support for UNICEF's USD 58 million, 2008-2012 program. He highlighted some of the huge challenges that the Government and donors face in one of the world's poorest countries. [...]
2007-05-18 14:11:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI EAID UNICEF PU
07DAKAR1113SENEGALESE ATTENDANCE AT THE AGOA FORUM
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-23 08:53:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDETRD GH SG
07DAKAR112SENEGAL: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT
[...] Senegal offers investors political stability, democracy, advanced telecommunications infrastructure, an advantageous geographic location, a bilateral investment treaty with the United States, low inflation, a currency pegged to the euro, easy repatriation of capital and income and abundant se [...]
2007-01-12 15:44:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTBD OPIC EFIN USTR ETRD SG
07DAKAR1130GUINEA-BISSAU FY2006 DHRF ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-23 17:18:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KDEM EAID PU
07DAKAR1198GUINEA BISSAU: WILL SUBMIT ANNUAL DECLARATION FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-01 12:25:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA MTCRE PU
07DAKAR1348TIP REPORTS DELIVERED; UNODC AND EU WORKING WITH ECOWAS
[...] EmbOffs have delivered the 2007 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) reports to the Governments of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, and the reports have been posted on the embassy Web site in English and French or Portuguese. In the course of related discussions, Embassy learned that the computer equipment [...]
2007-06-25 11:58:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KCRM PU SG
07DAKAR1379POPULAR SENEGAL TREASURY BOND ISSUANCE A STOPGAP MEASURE
[...] Through the regional central bank, Senegal recently sold approximately USD 100 million worth of treasury bonds, all of which were purchased very quickly by over-liquid commercial financial institutions anxious for investment opportunities. Individual investors were not able to directly partic [...]
2007-06-29 11:10:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EINV ETRD SG
07DAKAR1401GUINEA BISSAU'S PARTICIPATION IN THE AGOA FORUM
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-03 12:16:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR PREL PU
07DAKAR1458GUINEA-BISSAU: AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCES OPENING OF
[...] The Ambassador cut the ribbon at the new liaison office in Bissau on July 6 remarking that the opening of the office and meeting rooms signified the first step toward reopening the U.S. Embassy. Officially, the office will not be open until a final security certification is completed later th [...]
2007-07-12 08:36:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ABLD AMGT PU
07DAKAR1465UPDATED SENEGALESE ATTENDANCE AT THE AGOA FORUM
[...] On July 11, Senegal's Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, told the Ambassador that he will now lead Senegal's official delegation to the AGOA Forum. Gadio would welcome a bilateral meeting with Secretary Rice. We do not expect recently appointed Minister of Commerce Ama [...]
2007-07-12 15:45:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDETRD GH SG
07DAKAR1523CHINESE VICE MINISTER OF COMMERCE JIANGUO'S DAKAR VISIT
[...] Summary: Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Wei Jianguo paid a visit to Senegal on July 12-13. The visit included the signing of four accords for economic cooperation and cultural projects. Wei's thirty-member business delegation discussed opportunities with their Senegalese counterparts. S [...]
2007-07-23 16:35:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV EFIN PREL ECON SG
07DAKAR1570MAURITANIAN AND SENEGALESE PRESIDENTS DISCUSS
[...] (SBU) Mauritanian President, Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi, paid an official visit to Senegal on July 9 and 10. He met President Wade and with the Mauritanian community where discussions included the status of Mauritanian refugees on the Mauritania-Senegal border. The newly installed P [...]
2007-07-27 13:15:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS SOCI PHUM PINR PREF OVIP SG MR
07DAKAR1571SENEGALESE ATTENDANCE AT THE 62ND UN GENERAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-27 13:20:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA SN
07DAKAR1572DEMARCHE TO SUPPORT STEVE CARR FOR THE STANDING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-27 13:24:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF OVIP PHUM ICRC SG
07DAKAR1574DEMARCHE ON THE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-27 14:15:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SCUL AORC SG
07DAKAR1617GUINEA BISSAU:PARTICIPATION AT UNGA
[...] Guinea-Bissau's Foreign Minister, Maria de Conceicao Nobre Cabral is expected to attend the 62nd UN General Assembly debate in New York. Her arrival and departure times and participation of spouse are not yet known. It is also unknown if the President Joao Bernardo "Nino" Vieira, Prime Minis [...]
2007-08-03 10:56:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA PU
07DAKAR1693 SENEGAL: INDIAN IFFCO TO CONTROL ICS
[...] Summary: On July 16 the Government of Senegal and the Indian Farmer Fertilizer Cooperative Limited Group (IFFCO) signed a new agreement to rescue Senegal's major phosphate producer, ICS. The goal of the negotiations was to recapitalize ICS, gain creditors' confidence, attract new shareholder [...]
2007-08-14 15:49:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ETRD IN SG
07DAKAR174DAKAR CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXERCISE, JANUARY 30-31, 2007
[...] Embassy Dakar confirms participation in the Crisis Management Exercise (CME) during the period 30-31 January 2007 and warmly welcomes CMT Team Leader Michael Braxton to Dakar, Senegal. The point of contact for coordination of the CME at post will be Roksana Houge. Country clearance for Micha [...]
2007-01-23 10:47:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR CASC ASEC KESS KCOM OTRA SG
07DAKAR175DAKAR CRISIS MANAGEMEN EXERCISE, JANUARY 30-31, 2007
[...] Embassy Dakar conirms participation in the Crisis Management Exerise (CME) during the period 30-31 January 2007 and warmly welcomes CMT Team Leader Michael Braxton to Dakar, Senegal. The point of contact for coordination of the CME at post will be Roksana Houge. Country clearance for Michael [...]
2007-01-23 10:48:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR CASC ASEC KESS KCOM OTRA SG
07DAKAR1861SENEGALESE ATTENDANCE AT THE 62ND UNGA
[...] (U) Post has received confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that President Abdoulaye Wade will lead the Senegalese delegation to the 62nd United Nations General Assembly. The delegation will also include but may not be limited to: --Mrs. Viviane Wade --Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, Mi [...]
2007-09-13 16:06:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA SG
07DAKAR1868REMITTANCES TO SENEGAL ARE AN ECONOMIC FORCE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Formally recorded remittances to Senegal topped USD 800 million in 2006 and are undoubtedly higher this year. Informal money transfers are not quantified, but are also significant, perhaps equaling the formal flow. These funds are an important source of foreign currency and alle [...]
2007-09-14 11:27:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EAID SG
07DAKAR2059SENEGAL: SIXTH CONSULTATIVE GROUP
[...] SUMMARY: The sixth meeting of the Consultative Group (CG) for Senegal was convened at the World Bank's Paris Office on October 3-4, 2007. The meeting was chaired by Madani Tall, World Bank Director of Operations for Senegal. The 48-person Senegalese Delegation [press reports noted more than 100 [...]
2007-10-18 12:39:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN PREL PGOV OTRA SG
07DAKAR2140GUINEA BISSAU: UNODC STEPS UP WITH MULTI-FACETED
[...] The United Nations Office o\Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in conjunction with the GOGB a finalizing a project proposal for immediate and sustained assistance to Guinea-Bissau to fight narcotics trafficking and reform the justice sector. The progr is a responk to President Joao Bernardo fNino" Vieira [...]
2007-11-06 06:55:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL EAID PU
07DAKAR2187LETTER TO SECRETARY OF TREASURY PAULSON FROM SENEGALESE
[...] (U) Embassy Dakar received a letter dated October 29 from Senegalese Minister of State and Minister of Finance Abdoulaye Diop for Secretary of Treasury Paulson asking that the Department of Treasury support provide training and capacity-building on techniques to capitalize on government bond i [...]
2007-11-13 12:04:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PGOV SG
07DAKAR2259MAURITANIAN REFUGEES IN SENEGAL GOING HOME
[...] (SBU) In a November 13 meeting hosted by the French Embassy, Rosaline Idowu, Regional representative for the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR),said that UNHCR and the governments of Senegal and Mauritania had signed an agreement to repatriate Mauritanian refugees living in Senegal. The [...]
2007-11-19 10:23:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL PREF MR SG
07DAKAR2364SENEGAL'S LIST OF MINISTERS
[...] (U) As a result of the December 3 cabinet reshuffle, Senegal has a new cabinet with twenty-eight ministers. Cheikh Hadjibou Soumare, Prime Minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdoulaye Diop, Minister of State, Minister of Economy and Finance C [...]
2007-12-04 18:03:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINS KDEM SG
07DAKAR299SENEGAL'S FIU (CENTIF) LAUNCHES NEW OUTREACH PROGRAM TO
[...] SUMMARY: NGouda Fall Kane, Director General of Senegal's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) the CENTIF, presided over a January 23 workshop, where he encouraged enhanced cooperation with different partners including the country's notaries public to strengthen the understanding and implementatio [...]
2007-02-06 12:42:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PTER ECON EAID PINR KCRM SG
07DAKAR309SENEGAL'S FIU (CENTIF) LAUNCHES NEW OUTREACH PROGRAM TO
[...] SUMMARY: NGouda Fall Kane, Director General of Senegal's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) the CENTIF, presided over a January 23 workshop, where he encouraged enhanced cooperation with different partners including the country's notaries public to strengthen the understanding and implementatio [...]
2007-02-07 08:49:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PTER ECON EAID PINR KCRM SG
07DAKAR40SENEGAL'S RESPONSE TO MERCURY ISSUES DEMARCHE
[...] SUMMARY: At the 24th Session of UNEP's Governing Council, Senegal will likely support efforts to establish a legally binding treaty to control mercury, believing that such a convention will be a significant asset in the administrative and legal control of mercury, according to Mrs. Fatima Dia [...]
2007-01-08 08:40:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ETRD EMIN PREL AORC UNEP SG
07DAKAR426SENEGAL: ELECTION SITREP 1, 13:50 GMT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Senegal's 4.9 million registered voters appear to be voting in large numbers today in what most see as a referendum on President Abdoulaye Wade's seven years in office. The voters roll is twice as large as the 2000 list and includes many youth who had hoped Wade would create more [...]
2007-02-25 13:41:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREL SG
07DAKAR427SENEGAL: ELECTION SITREP 2, 22:00 GMT
[...] SUMMARY: Turnout in Senegal's presidential election remains heavy; so the Government extended voting until 23:00 GMT, with many people voting by candlelight. Disorganization deterred an unknown number of Senegalese from casting their ballots. Thousands of potential voters had still not recei [...]
2007-02-25 22:06:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ASEC KDEM PGOV PINS SG
07DAKAR448COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR REGIONAL
[...] Ambassador Janice L. Jacobs and Embassy Dakar warmly welcome and grant country clearance to all participants for attendance at the RSI Conference to be held in Dakar on 13 March 2007 to: 2. CONFERENCE POINTS OF CONTACT: a) Embassy control officer will be RSO John Bray. Embassy Tel: [221] [...]
2007-02-28 15:30:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC MASS OTRA SG
07DAKAR449COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR REGIONAL STRATEGIC
[...] AMBASSADOR JANICE L. JACOBS AND EMBASSY DAKAR WARMLY WELCOME AND GRANT COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE RSI CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN DAKAR ON 13 MARCH 2007 TO: 2. CONFERENCE POINTS OF CONTACT: A) EMBASSY CONTROL OFFICER WILL BE RSO JOHN BRAY. EMBASSY TEL: [221] [...]
2007-02-28 15:32:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC MASS OTRA SG
07DAKAR501SENEGAL: ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
[...] SUMMARY: After being upgraded last year from Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 2 status, Senegal has continued to devote significant time and attention to the issue of trafficking in persons. Following passage of its first trafficking-in-persons (TIP) law in April 2005, police now maintain a compute [...]
2007-03-05 12:13:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC PREF SG
07DAKAR567FINAL RESULTS OF SENEGALESE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
[...] On March 11, Senegal's Constitutional Council rejected most of the appeals concerning election fraud and declared the final results: -- CANDIDATE VOTES PERCENT --------- ----- ------- Abdoulaye Wade 1,914,403 55.90 [...]
2007-03-12 13:37:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM SG
07DAKAR583SENEGAL AGOA - INPUT FOR 2007 PRESIDENT'S REPORT
[...] Following is embassy's input on Senegal for the 2007 President's report on AGOA keyed to the template outlined in reftel and last year's report as published by USTR. This text has also been provided to AF/W and AF/EPS via e-mail. 2. Begin embassy input: MARKET ECONOMY/ECONOMIC REFORM/E [...]
2007-03-14 17:46:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDETRD SG
07DAKAR587GUINEA-BISSAU AGOA - INPUT FOR 2007 PRESIDENT'S REPORT
[...] Embassy input on Guinea-Bissau follows for the 2007 President's report on AGOA keyed to the template outlined in reftel and last year's report as published by USTR. This text has also been provided to AF/W and AF/EPS via e-mail. 2. Begin Post's input: MARKET ECONOMY/ECONOMIC REFORM/ELI [...]
2007-03-15 07:40:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDETRD PU
07DAKAR588SENEGAL'S FY07 BUDGET RELYS ON HIPC SAVINGS AND DOMESTIC
[...] Senegal's FY2007 (January 1 - December 31) budget expenditures of CFAF 1.519 trillion (USD 2.978 billion) represents an overall increase of 7.9 percent over the 2006 budget. For 2007, the Government of Senegal is anticipating revenues of CFAF 1.048 trillion (USD 2.0 billion) from domestic sou [...]
2007-03-15 07:41:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EAID SG
07DAKAR5992007 DAKAR CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXERCISE: LESSONS
[...] Post wishes to thank FSI for a successful crisis management exercise (CME). The timing of the exercise was excellent as Senegal prepared for its presidential elections in late February. The exercise enhanced post's crisis management preparedness and prepared post for the February crisis that [...]
2007-03-15 17:43:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR CASC ASEC KESS KCOM OTRA SG
07DAKAR649SENEGAL: NARCOTICS SEIZURES AND OTHER CRIME DATA FOR 2006
[...] On March 16, Leopold Diouf, the Director General for National Security in the Ministry of Interior and Local Government, released crime statistics for 2006. He noted that Senegalese police seized 29 kilograms of cocaine; 8,396 tons of marijuana, and 129,232 capsules of various psychotropic dr [...]
2007-03-21 11:08:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR ASEC KCRM SG
07DAKAR656GUINEA BISSAU: ANNUAL CRIME EVALUATION QUESTIONAIRE 2007
[...] Crime Mobility: (E) Opportunistic criminal elements roam freely day or night and target affluent residential areas for burglary. 2. Crime ambience around neighborhoods: (C) Most American embassy personnel resided on compound until post closed in June 1998. Most neighborhoods in Bissa [...]
2007-03-21 13:31:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT SOCI PU
07DAKAR674PRESIDENT WADE SEEKS MEMBERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL BIOFUELS
[...] (U) On March 22, Ambassador Claude Absa Diallo, the Acting Foreign Minister, convoked the DCM (then Charge) to present a March 8 letter from President Abdoulaye Wade to President George W. Bush seeking membership in the International Biofuels Forum that was launched in New York on March 2. An [...]
2007-03-23 16:25:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDENRG OPDC PREL SG
07DAKAR682SENEGAL - RELATIVELY WELL-PREPARED FOR AVIAN/PANDEMIC
[...] SUMMARY: Senegal appears relatively well-prepared to cope with an outbreak of Avian and/or Pandemic Influenza (AIPI). The Government of Senegal has an active AI working group and has hosted a number of AIPI conferences and exercises. The USG has also hosted several regional seminars on AIPI [...]
2007-03-26 11:37:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU AMGT ASEC CASC KSAF SG
07DAKAR819GUINEA BISSAU: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND PROPOSALS
[...] We request USD 41,700 for the FY-2007 Community Development Fund (formerly the Ambassador's Special Self-Help and Democracy and Human Rights Funds) for Guinea-Bissau. Mission priorities follow. 2. Proposed self-help priorities are: A. Purchase and installation of a mill for grinding m [...]
2007-04-13 11:35:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM ECON PREF PU
07DAKAR823LABOR SECRETARY CHAO LEADS PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION TO
[...] SUMMARY: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao led the presidential delegation to the second inauguration of Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, as well as the 47th anniversary celebration of Senegal's independence from France and related events. During the April 3-5 festivities, Senegal hosted [...]
2007-04-16 06:59:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OVIP ELAB EAIR PGOV KMCA SG
07DAKAR869GUINEA BISSAU: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROPOSAL
[...] Embassy,s trafficking in persons (TIP) project proposal for Guinea-Bissau follows. This year, G/TIP proposed to downgrade Guinea-Bissau to Tier Two Watch List in the annual Trafficking in Person,s Report. Guinea-Bissau has demonstrated improvement in its anti-trafficking efforts since it ap [...]
2007-04-20 12:00:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ASEC ELAB KCRM PREL SMIG PU
07DAKAR871SENEGAL: FY-2007 ESF AND INCLE PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] Embassy Dakar is pleased to submit four project proposals to strengthen and expand Senegal's commitment to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). The proposals, listed in order of funding priority, would provide training in trafficking for law enforcement and health officials, give social assi [...]
2007-04-20 12:30:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ASEC ELAB KCRM SMIG SG
07DAKAR938LETTER FROM THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC
[...] The Embassy of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau to the Republic of Senegal has requested that we forward the following letter from the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Maria da Conceicao Nobre Cabral, to Secretary of Stat [...]
2007-04-27 12:16:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEFIS OPDC PU
07DAKAR940SENEGAL CURRENTLY HAS 2,681 SOLDIERS AND CIVPOL IN SIX
[...] Eighty Senegalese peacekeepers who have been serving as civilian police (CIVPOL) in Haiti returned last week. With Senegal benefiting from the African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) and Centers of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) programs, the Mission has [...]
2007-04-27 12:22:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MCAP KPKO SG
07DAKAR944GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA, PHASE
[...] Senegal's National Malaria Control Program (PNLP) is using this Global Fund grant to introduce new artemesinin-based combination therapy (ACT) drugs for treatment of uncomplicated malaria, provide intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women, and distribute insecticide-treated bednets. [...]
2007-04-27 15:12:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KHIV TBIO SOCI SG
07DAKAR952EMBASSY DAKAR,S PROPOSALS FOR FY-2007 AMBASSADOR,S
[...] Embassy Dakar is pleased to submit three proposals to aid organizations that provide critical assistance to refugees in Senegal. Each of the three USD 20,000 proposals focuses on the conflict-ridden Casamance region. The proposals consist of continuing a project to increase awareness of the [...]
2007-04-30 17:35:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREF EAID SG
07DAKAR996UPDATED EMBASSY AKAR PROPOSAL FOR FY 2007
[...] EmbassyDakar is pleased to re-submit one project proposa to aid an organization that provides critical asistance to refugees in Senegal. The proposal focses on assisting landmine victims in the Casamane region. PROPOSAL ONE: HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL-INGUICHOR -------------------------------- [...]
2007-05-07 17:54:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPREF EAID SG
07DAMASCUS1016UPDATE ON SYRIA'S TEXTILE AND APPAREL INDUSTRY
[...] (U) Summary. As Syria's oil exports decline, its textile/apparel industry is assuming a larger share of total Syrian exports at 17 percent. Relatively, however, Syria's textile/apparel industry remains a small player in the international arena. Combining subsidized raw materials and product [...]
2007-10-11 13:33:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ETRD KTEX SY
07DAMASCUS102Syria/Spain, Russia, Syria/Turkey, Palestinian Territories,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 31 reported that President Asad received, on Jan. 30, a phone call from Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero in which they discussed the Palestinian situation and current efforts to stop intra-Palestinian fighting. Premier Zapatero underscored Syr [...]
2007-01-31 12:36:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS104SYRIA: EFFORTS TO COMBAT SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-01 13:18:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO KWMN PREL
07DAMASCUS109 Syria/Turkey, Syria/Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Lebanon
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 1 reported FM Walid Mouallem's visit to Turkey on Jan. 31 and his meetings with President Sezer and PM Erdogan to convey two messages from President Asad on the latest developments in the region. Mouallem also held talks with Turkish FM Abdullah Gul on bilatera [...]
2007-02-01 14:46:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS120 Syria/Lebanon, Syria/Iraq, Palestinian hostility (2/2-5)
[...] Summary: Syrian papers reported Indonesian FM Hassan Wirajuda's visit to Syria on Feb. 3 and 4 and his meetings with President Bashar al Assad and FM Walid al Mouallem. Wirajuda delivered a letter to President Assad from the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on means of enhancing [...]
2007-02-07 07:08:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS121 Syria/Qatar, Syria/Turkey, Mousa, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 6 reported a meeting between President Asad and Qatar's Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on Feb. 5 which focused on current international and regional developments and bilateral relations between the two countries. On Syrian/Turkish relations, pap [...]
2007-02-07 07:09:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS122Palestinian Territories, Syria/Netherlands, Lavrov/Mousa,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 7 quoted an official source at the Syrian Foreign Ministry expressing, on Feb. 6, deep concern over Israeli excavations in the area of the al-Aqsa Mosque that threaten the safety and sanctity of the mosque. "Syria, which strongly condemns this aggression, sees t [...]
2007-02-07 13:44:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS126Asad, Syria/Tajikistan, Syria/Vatican, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 8 reported President Asad's Feb. 7 address at the start of a two-day conference of the Ba'ath Party Central Committee, in which he called for maintaining Syrian national unity, pointing out the complementary nature of Islamic thought and pan-Arabism. He called [...]
2007-02-08 12:49:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS131 Syria/ Tajikistan, Syria/Oman, Syria/Germany, Syria/Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 11 reported the visit to Damascus by Tajik President Imamoli Rakhmanov on Feb. 9, and his talks with President Asad, VP Shara and FM Mouallem. The Presidents called for scheduling a withdrawal of foreign troops from Iraq, reiterated the importance of a Palestin [...]
2007-02-11 14:27:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS137 Syria/Lebanon, Palestinian Territories,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 12 reported VP Shara's meeting on Feb. 11 with Ali Qansoh, Chairman of the Syrian National Socialist Party in Lebanon, during which Shara confirmed that Syria supports all that the Lebanese agree upon to achieve civil stability, peace and national unity. They r [...]
2007-02-12 14:13:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS139 Mousa, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories (2/13)
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 13 reported President Asad's meeting with Arab League Secretary General Amr Mousa on Feb. 12. Talks focused on Arab developments, particularly in Iraq, the Palestinian territories, and Lebanon. The President stressed that national accord is the only way to achi [...]
2007-02-14 06:19:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS146 Syria/Palestinians, Lebanon, Syria/Norway, Iraq (2/14)
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 14 reported a mass rally in Damascus on Feb. 13 condemning Israeli excavations near the al-Aqsa Mosque. Papers also reported that President Asad received a letter on Feb. 13 from Palestinian National Authority Chairman Mahmud Abbas. The letter was delivered to [...]
2007-02-14 13:37:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS15Syria/Europe, US/Syria, Bush's Iraq Strategy, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 8 reported the Jan. 7 visit to Damascus by a British-European parliamentary delegation headed by Former European Commission President Jacques Santier. The delegation met President Asad. Talks focused on developments in Iraq, Lebanon, and the occupied Palestinia [...]
2007-01-08 13:06:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS157Iran/Syria, Syria/Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories
[...] Summary: The major topic in Syrian papers over the weekend was President Asad's state visit to Iran, which commenced on Feb. 17. All papers reported Asad's talks with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinezhad; Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iranian Islamic Revolution; Ali Larij [...]
2007-02-20 10:01:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS161 Syria/Lebanon, Syria/Iraq, Abbas-Olmert-Rice Meeting,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 20 reported that President Asad received former Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Salim al-Huss on Feb. 19. Talks touched upon regional and international developments, particularly in Lebanon, and the importance of strengthening national unity on the basis of Lebano [...]
2007-02-20 13:42:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS165SYRIA COUNTRY CLEARANCE KENNETH CURTAIN AND
[...] Embassy Damascus welcomes and grants country clearance for the proposed visit of Kenneth Curtain and Kristofer Doucette, Representatives of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, 23-27 February 2007. Travelers will be met and assisted at the airport, after clearing customs, by an embassy driver, [...]
2007-02-20 15:40:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC AFIN PREL SY
07DAMASCUS169Peace Process, Lebanon, Syria/Iran, Syria/Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 21 featured statements on the importance of achieving peace in the Middle East and boosting the peace process. The papers featured an article published by Spanish newspaper El-Pais on Feb.20 which said that Spanish PM Zapatero and Italian PM Prodi stressed the [...]
2007-02-21 14:34:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS185 Syria/Spain, Lavrov, Palestinian Territories, Arab League,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 22 reported FM Walid al-Mouallem's visit to Madrid and his meeting with his Spanish FM Miguel Angel Moratinos on Feb. 21. Talks focused on bilateral relations, regional issues, most importantly the situation in the occupied territories following the Mecca Accord [...]
2007-02-26 12:47:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS188 Syria/Spain, OIC, Israeli Nukes, Palestinian Territories,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 25 reported that on Feb. 22 in Madrid King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain inaugurated Arab House and the Spanish Political Conference with the participation of Foreign Minister Walid Mouallem and the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Tunisia, Yemen, [...]
2007-02-27 12:42:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS190 Arab Summit, Syria/Malaysia, Seymour Hersh's Article on US
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 26 reported that President Asad received a message from Saudi King Abdallah Bin-Abd-al-Aziz on Feb. 25 inviting him to attend the 19th Arab summit, which will be held in Saudi Arabia next month. The message was delivered to President Asad by Dr. Abdallah al-Zin [...]
2007-02-27 15:04:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS192 Syria/Egypt, Syria/Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian Territories
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Feb. 28 reported that President Asad received a phone call on Feb. 27 from President Mubarak about preparations for the Arab Summit scheduled for March 28 in Riyadh. On Iraq, papers reported that FM Mouallem received a telephone call on Feb. 27 from Turkish FM Abdul [...]
2007-02-28 13:41:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS200Syria/Russia, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Iran
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Mar. 1 quoted an official source from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs , confirming, on Feb. 28, that Syria will attend the Iraq Neighboring Countries conference that will be held in Baghdad on March 10. Answering a question by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SAN [...]
2007-03-01 14:42:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS208 Shara's "Le Monde" Interview, Mouallem's Cairo Visit,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers featured VP Shara's interview with French daily "Le Monde" published March 2 in which he expressed Syria's relative optimism on the success of an international meeting in Baghdad aimed at stabilizing Iraq, saying that "much depends on the attitude of the United States; [...]
2007-03-04 14:27:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS21 US/Russia, Syria/Israel, Syria/Iraq, Syria/EU, HAMAS,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers over the weekend reported that the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the latest US sanctions against Russian arms firms for "selling arms to Syria," describing these sanctions as "groundless." The Ministry said in a statement that "yet once again, the [...]
2007-01-09 05:18:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS213 Syria/Venezuela, Syria/Norway, Syria/Italy, Syria/Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on March 5 reported the March 4 visit to Damascus of Venezuelan FM Nicolas Maduro and his meeting with Deputy FM Faisal Miqdad. The purpose of the visit was to boost bilateral relations and carry out agreements signed during the visit of Venezuelan President Hugo Chave [...]
2007-03-05 13:13:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS224 Syria/Iraq, Syria/US, Syria/EU, Lebanon, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on March 6 and 7 reported the visit to Damascus of Iraqi VP Tarek al Hashimi and his meeting with President Assad, VP Sharaa and other Syrian officials. The purpose of the visit was to boost bilateral relations and reiterate support for national reconciliation in Iraq. [...]
2007-03-07 15:19:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS236 Baghdad Conference, Syria/Iran, Syria/EU, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Mar. 11 reported the inauguration of the Baghdad Conference of Iraq's Neighboring Countries on Mar. 10. The Syrian delegation was headed by Assistant Foreign Minister Ahmad Arnus, who delivered a statement in which he explained Syria's position toward the difficult s [...]
2007-03-11 14:49:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS248 Syria/US, Baghdad Conference, Syria/Iran, ICG,
[...] Summary: Syrian independent al-Watan on Mar. 12 reported that Ellen Sauerbrey, US Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration, arrived to Damascus late Mar. 11 for talks on the issue of Iraqi refugees. Earlier, Washington noted that Sauerbrey would talk only about the [...]
2007-03-12 15:00:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS249HIGH-LEVEL EXCHANGES BETWEEN SYRIA AND IRAN
[...] (U) Iranian Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammed Najjar arrived in Damascus March 10 to meet with SARG counterpart MinDef General Hassan Turkmani. The primary topic of discussion, according to local media, was the transfer of Iranian arms manufacturing to Syria. An-Nahar, a Lebanese daily, quo [...]
2007-03-12 15:57:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PGOV IR SY
07DAMASCUS25Syria/Germany, Syria/Nigeria, Syria/Spain, Iraq, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 9 reported that President Asad held talks on Jan. 8 with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder focusing on current developments in Iraq, Lebanon and the occupied territories and prospects of economic cooperation between Syria and Germany, particularly on th [...]
2007-01-09 13:27:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS257 Syria/US, Syria/EU, Syria/Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Mar. 13 reported Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Miqdad's meeting on Mar. 12 with Ellen Sauerbrey, US Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration. Talks focused on developments in Iraq and the suffering of Iraqis at home and abroad as a resul [...]
2007-03-13 15:33:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS266 Syria/Italy, Solana's Visit, Syria/Egypt, Arab Summit,
[...] Summary: Papers on Mar. 14 reported that President Asad received a telephone call on Mar. 13 from Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi. They discussed the visit of the European Union's High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana to Damascus and the recent confere [...]
2007-03-14 12:21:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS275 Solana's Visit, Syria/Iran, Syria/Lebanon, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers reported the visit to Damascus by European Union Higher Representative for Common Foreign Policy and Security, Javier Solana on March 14. Ziyad Haydar, a journalist in independent Al-Watan said Solana and President Asad held a closed 50-minute meeting during which the [...]
2007-03-18 15:10:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS292 Syria/Kuwait, Syria/Pakistan, Syria/Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Mar. 25 reported VP Shara's visit to Kuwait on Mar. 24 to convey a message from President Asad to the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, on bilateral coordination prior to the upcoming Arab summit in Riyadh. During the meeting Shara reviewed the [...]
2007-03-25 13:50:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS299Syria/PLO, Arab Summit, Peace Process, Iraq, Lebanon
[...] Summary: Papers on Mar. 26 reported the visit to Damascus by Rouhi Fattouh, Special Envoy of Mahmoud Abbas, Chairman of the Palestinian National Authority, and his meeting with VP Shara on Mar. 25 conveying a message from President Abbas to President Asad on the latest Palestinian development [...]
2007-03-26 12:44:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS304 Syria/UK, Arab Summit, Rice/Ki-Moon, Iraq (3/27)
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Mar. 27 reported President Asad's meeting on Mar. 26 with a delegation representing the British House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee headed by Deputy Chairman of the committee, John Stanley. Talks focused on regional and international developments and the poli [...]
2007-03-27 13:46:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS312 Arab Summit, Peace Process, Golan, Rice's Statements, Iraq
[...] Summary: The Syrian press on Mar. 28 reported President Asad's summit meeting with Saudi King Abdullah on Mar. 27 on the eve of the Arab summit in Riyadh. Talks dealt with bilateral relations, horizons for consolidating and boosting such relations, and topics on the agenda of the Arab Summit [...]
2007-03-28 12:18:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS32 Specter Codel, Syria/US, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian press and TV on Dec. 27 expressed great joy about the press conference which Senator Arlen Specter gave at Damascus Airport, after meeting President Asad on December 27, 2006. The meeting with the President and the press conference were the lead story in all the radio and TV [...]
2007-01-10 12:40:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS323COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL ISSA, APRIL 5-6.2007
[...] (U) Embassy Damascus welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of Congressman Darrel Issa, and the other members of the delegation: David Abruzzino and Jeremy Bash. 2. (U) Control officer and point of contact for this visit is Econ Officer Stacey Jones, who can be reached at work: [...]
2007-04-01 15:01:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT SY AFIN ASEC
07DAMASCUS325 The Arab Summit, Syria/US, Syria/Israel Syria/Cuba,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Mar. 30 featured the final communique and decisions issued by the Arab summit held in Riyadh on Mar. 28-29. Papers also featured two other statements, one issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Mar. 31 praising the results of the Arab Summit, and another by EU Fo [...]
2007-04-02 09:09:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS33Syria/Iraq, Syria/US, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Dec. 28 reported that President Asad received a message from Iraqi President Jalal Talabani. The message was handed by the Iraqi President's special envoy Fakhri Karim during a meeting with Asad. Talks dealt with developments in Iraq and bilateral relations. Pa [...]
2007-01-10 12:49:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS338Syria/US, UNRWA, Syria/Cuba, Syria/Lebanon Syria/Iraq,
[...] Summary: The Syrian press on Apr. 2 reported President Asad's meeting on Apr. 1 with members of the US House of Representatives, Frank Wolf, Joe Pitts and Robert Aderholt. Discussion at the meeting dealt with Iraq and the region in general. The delegation also met with FM Mouallem on Apr. [...]
2007-04-09 10:33:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO OPRC SY KMDR
07DAMASCUS340Issa Codel, Specter, Pelosi's Visit
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 6 reported President Asad's meeting on Apr. 5 with Darrell Issa, member of the US House of Representatives. Talks dealt with developments in the region and means and mechanisms to start relations on a correct basis between Syria and the United States. Issa als [...]
2007-04-09 13:29:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS341 Syria/Macedonia, Pelosi's Visit, Prisoner-swap, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 10 reported FM Mouallem's meeting on Apr. 9 with Macedonian FM Antonio Milososki. Talks focused on the latest developments in the Middle East and the Balkans and prospects of bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, FM Milososki expressed his country's desir [...]
2007-04-11 04:36:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS347 Syria/Macedonia, Syria/US, Terrorism, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 11 reported President Asad's and VP Shara's meetings on Apr. 10 with Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki. Talks dealt with bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Balkans and the Middle East. Papers also featured a statement by Tom La [...]
2007-04-11 13:49:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS348Special Report: Wolf, Pelosi and Issa Codels (April 2-6)
[...] Summary: Syrian papers welcomed the visit to Damascus by members of US House of Representatives Frank Wolf, Joe Pitts, and Robert Aderholt on March 30-31, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and six other Representatives on Apr. 3-4, and Representative Darrell Issa on Apr. 5. The three government-owned [...]
2007-04-11 13:54:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS35Asad, Syria/US, Syria/OIC, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Dec. 26 reported that President Asad on Dec. 25 participated in Christmas celebrations and exchanged congratulations with Christian clergymen and others at the Patriarchate of The Syriac Orthodox Church in old Damascus. Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim of Antioch and All [...]
2007-01-10 13:25:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS351Special Report: Wolf, Pelosi and Issa Codels (April 2-6)
[...] Summary: Syrian papers welcomed the visit to Damascus by members of US House of Representatives Frank Wolf, Joe Pitts, and Robert Aderholt on March 30-31, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and six other Representatives on Apr. 3-4, and Representative Darrell Issa on Apr. 5. The three government-owned [...]
2007-04-12 09:08:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS354 Syria/Azerbaijan, Ki-Moon, Peace Process, Lebanon, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Papers on Apr. 12 reported FM Mouallem's meeting on Apr. 11 with Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mohammad Yarov, focused on bilateral relations. During the meeting, FM Mouallem reviewed the latest developments in the region, including the situations in Iraq and the occupied Palestinian territor [...]
2007-04-12 12:22:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS363Syria/Israel, Syria/Palestinian Authority, Lebanon, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 15 featured a statement by the Syrian Foreign Ministry on Apr. 14 that statements by US national of Syrian origin, Ibrahim Suleiman, who visited Israel and met with the Israeli Knesset Foreign and Security Committee, do not reflect the Syrian viewpoint, adding [...]
2007-04-16 09:41:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS364 US/Syria, Syria/Lebanon, Syria/Israel, Iraq, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Independent al-Watan on Apr. 16 reported a meeting arranged by the State Department with Arab reporters in Washington with Alberto Fernandez, of the Near East Bureau at the State Department, who denied that there is any new dialogue between Syria and the US, but said that "there migh [...]
2007-04-16 11:34:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS371 Syria/Iran, Syria/Palestinian Authority, Syria/Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 18 reported the Apr. 17 visit to Damascus of Iranian FM Manuchehr Mottaki, during which he held talks with Foreign Minister Mouallem and senior Foreign Ministry officials on bilateral relations and regional issues. Papers also reported VP Shara's meeting on Ap [...]
2007-04-19 09:23:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS38 Syria/Spain, Syria/Indonesia, German Aid to Iraqi
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 10 reported Vice President Farouq al-Shara's meeting with Mr. Miguel Lawrance, First Assistant Secretary of the Spanish Socialist Party of Catalonia, who SIPDIS emphasized Syria's right to restoration of the Golan and condemned the current policies based on s [...]
2007-01-11 11:00:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS383 Arab Initiative, Syria/Iraq, Syria/ Russia, Syria/Israel,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 19 reported that an Arab League Ministerial Committee on the Arab peace initiative held a meeting in Cairo on Apr. 18 with the participation of FM Mouallem to review efforts to activate the peace initiative in light of the Riyadh Summit. The Committee called fo [...]
2007-04-23 11:50:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS384Syria/Russia, Syria/Qatar, Syria/Indonesia, Iraq, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 20 reported President Asad's meeting on Apr. 19 with the Russian President Putin's Special Envoy, Alexander Sultanov, who conveyed a message from Putin about bilateral relations and the situation in the region. Talks focused on the situation in Iraq, and on the [...]
2007-04-23 12:55:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS394Ban Ki-Moon's Visit, Syria/Qatar, Syria/France, Pelosi,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 25 reported President Asad's meeting on Apr. 24 with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, which focused on Syria's relations with the UN and the necessity of building confidence and mutual respect between the two sides. Talks also dealt with the peace process and [...]
2007-04-25 12:38:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS400Ki-Moon Visit, Occupied Golan, Syria/Russia, Iraq, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 26 reported a televised interview by al-Jazeera TV on Apr. 25 of Information Minister Dr. Mohsen Bilal, who described President Asad's meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as positive and fruitful. "Syria SIPDIS considers Ki-Moon's visit to Damascu [...]
2007-04-26 12:51:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS406Syria/Djibouti, Syria/Vietnam, Syria/Italy, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 27 reported that President Asad received a letter from the President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Ghaila, connected with bilateral relations, regional developments and developments in the Horn of African. The letter was conveyed by Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affa [...]
2007-04-29 13:48:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS41 Syria/Australia, Shara, President Bush's Iraq Strategy,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan 11 reported Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash's meeting on Jan. 10 with an Australian Parliamentary delegation headed by the President of the Legislative Council of New South Wales, Meredith Burgmann, focusing on prospects for bilateral cooperation. Mrs. Burg [...]
2007-01-11 14:04:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS412 Syria/EU, Syria/South Africa, Syria/Germany,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 30 reported President Asad's meeting on Apr. 29 with Louis Michel, European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid. Talks focused on the situation of Iraqi refugees in Syria, and Michel praised Syria's role in accommodating and supporting them. Pres [...]
2007-04-30 13:41:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS416Syria/GCC, Syria/US, Syria/South Africa, Winograd Report,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 3 reported President Asad's meeting on May 2 with Abdul-Rahman Attiya, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC). Talks focused on developments in Iraq, the occupied territories, and Lebanon, and on bilateral cooperation and means to activate Arab c [...]
2007-05-03 14:30:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS419 Asad, Syria/Palestinians, Winograd Report, Iraq, Lebanon
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 2 featured President Asad's visit to Der Ezzor province on May 1 to inspect development projects. He addressed a crowd of citizens and officials, saying that "this time the enemies are playing the card of discord among sects in the region." He added that what i [...]
2007-05-07 06:14:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS424 Syria/Russia, Syria/US, Sharm al-Sheikh Conference,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 5 reported FM Mouallem's participation in the Ministerial Conference of Iraq's Neighboring Countries held in Sharm al-Sheikh on May 4. In his speech at the conference, Mouallem stressed the need to schedule withdrawal of foreign troops from Iraq in accordance wi [...]
2007-05-08 05:20:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS428 Syria/Portugal, Syria/Oman, Syria/France, Sharm al-Sheikh
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 8 reported meetings on May 7 by President Asad and FM Mouallem with Portuguese FM Luis Filipe Marques Amado. Talks dealt with Syrian/Portuguese relations, the latest developments in the Middle East, the importance of boosting the European Union's role in dealing [...]
2007-05-08 14:20:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS431Syria/Cuba, Syria/Libya, Syria/US, Syria/France, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 9 reported Information Minister Mohsen Bilal's meeting on May 8 with Cuban MP Kenia Serrano, during which Bilal stressed Syria's concern to achieve stability and security in the Middle East through a just and comprehensive peace based on UN resolutions. Talks al [...]
2007-05-09 13:37:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS436 Syria/Libya, Syria/UN, Syria/France, Iraq, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian press on May 10 reported President Asad's meeting on May 9 with Libyan Prime Minister El-Baghdadi Ali al-Mahmoudi. This is the first high level meeting between the two countries for years. Talks dealt with bilateral relations, mutual cooperation, and topics on the agenda of [...]
2007-05-10 12:59:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS444Asad Speech/Nomination, Syria/PLO, Syria/UK, Syria/Italy,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 11 reported President Asad's speech at the first session of the new People's Assembly on May 10, which approved the nomination of President Asad for a second seven-year term as president and set May 27 as the date for the presidential referendum. Papers also r [...]
2007-05-14 09:39:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS448 Asad Nomination/Referendum, Syria/Yemen, Syria/France,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 14 reported President Asad's meeting on May 13 with the Speaker and selected members of the People's Assembly, who conveyed to the President the Assembly's approval of the nomination of the President for a new term of office and its selection of May 27th as the d [...]
2007-05-14 12:28:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS456Asad Nomination/Referendum, Mouallem, Syria/France,
[...] Summary: The press campaign for President Asad's second term in office continues, with papers publishing articles and reports praising his policies and noting Syria's accomplishments under his rule. A curious electoral sidelight is the report on the website of the opposition National Salvati [...]
2007-05-16 07:04:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS458 OIC Conference, Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Cheney,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 16 reported Foreign Minister Mouallem's speech at the meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in Islamabad on May 15. Mouallem said that the only way to end violence and realize peace in the Middle East is by Israel's recognition of relevant intern [...]
2007-05-16 11:03:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS470 Palestinian Territories, Syria/Iran, Asad/ Referendum,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 17 featured an official Syrian statement issued on May 16 expressing Syria's deep concern about the bloody clashes among Palestinians in Gaza. "Fighting among Palestinians comes at a time when they must close ranks and boost national unity in the framework of [...]
2007-05-17 13:40:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS476 Syria/Pakistan, Syria/Lebanon, Palestinian Territories,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 18 reported President Asad's oral message to Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf about bilateral and regional developments, particularly in the Palestinian territories and Iraq. The message was conveyed by Foreign Minister Mouallem when President Musharraf rece [...]
2007-05-20 13:14:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS482 Syria/Lebanon, Golan, Asad/Referendum, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 21 reported that clashes erupted on May 20 in the Lebanese city of Tripoli and in the nearby Nahr al-Bared Palestinian refugee camp between the Lebanese army and militants from the Palestinian group Fatah al-Islam. All papers featured an official statement by th [...]
2007-05-21 13:07:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS485 North Lebanon Clashes, Mouallem, Jafaari, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 22 continued to report on clashes in Naher al-Bared refugee camp in north Lebanon. All papers also featured a lecture at Damascus University by FM Mouallem on May 21 praising Syria's foreign policy under President Asad's leadership, saying that "US pressures an [...]
2007-05-22 12:47:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS491Events in Northern Lebanon, Mouallem/Ki-Moon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 23 reported that FM Mouallem received a phone call on May 22 from UN SecGen Ki-Moon about events in the Nahr al-Bared Palestinian refugee camp in north Lebanon. Mouallem expressed regret over the events, saying, "the leaders of Fatah al-Islam are wanted by the S [...]
2007-05-23 11:55:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS496Asad/Referendum, Syria/UNDOF, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 24 reported VP Shara's lecture at Damascus University on May 23 in anticipation of the May 27 referendum on a new term for President Asad. Vice President Shara renewed Syria's rejection of the war in Iraq, stressing support for the political process in the count [...]
2007-05-24 11:41:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS50 Syria/Iraq, Syria/Australia, Syria/US, Syria/UN, Bush's
[...] Summary: Syrian papers over the weekend reported the visit to Damascus by Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, beginning on Jan. 14, the first such visit in three decades. President Talabni received a warm welcome in Syria. He was received by and met with President Asad. Talks during the meeting [...]
2007-01-16 08:23:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS507Presidential Referendum, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories,
[...] Summary: The main focus in Syrian papers over the weekend was on the presidential referendum on president Asad's new term in office. Papers cited statements by Syrian officials praising President Asad's achievements during his first term in office. On May 27, papers featured statements by [...]
2007-05-28 13:15:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS520 Presidential Referendum, Syria/UK, Lebanon, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 29 reported Vice President Shara's meeting on May 28 with former Archbishop Hilarion Capucci in which they discussed the regional situation and the international community's disregard of the oppression of the Palestinians under Israel's abusive practices. Shar [...]
2007-05-30 14:04:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS521 Presidential Referendum, Syria/UK, Syrian Policy, Iraq
[...] Summary: Syrian papers featured a statement made by Speaker of the People's Assembly on May 29 officially announcing Bashar Al-Asad as the President of the Syrian Arab Republic for a new 7-year term following the final results of popular referendum in which the President won a reported 97.62 [...]
2007-05-30 14:23:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS526Asad Re-election, International Tribunal, Syria/UK,
[...] Summary: On May 31 Syrian papers featured a statement by a Syrian Foreign Ministry source commenting on the US State Department spokesman's reaction to the Syrian popular consensus on renewing President Asad's term as president of the Syrian Arab Republic. The statement expressed surprise t [...]
2007-05-31 13:45:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS532 Syria/Iran, Syria/Brazil, Mashaal, Nahr al-Bared,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 1 focused on the visit to Syria by Iranian FM Manuchehr Mottaki and his meeting with President Asad on May 31, which focused on bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region, particularly in Iraq, Palestine and Lebanon. Mottaki also met separate [...]
2007-06-03 12:03:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS54Syria/Iraq, Syria's Role in the region, Rice's visit to the
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 16 continued to report on the visit to Damascus of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani. Headlines featured President Talabani's visit on Jan. 15 to the tomb of late President Hafez Asad in al-Qerdaha, where he laid a wreath of flowers on the tomb, read verses from t [...]
2007-01-16 14:12:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS543 Syria/Italy, Nahr al-Bared, International Tribunal, Golan,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 5 reported the June 4 arrival in Damascus of Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema who will hold talks with senior Syrian officials on bilateral relations and regional issues. As for developments in Lebanon, papers reported continu [...]
2007-06-05 12:56:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS553 Syria/Italy, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel/Palestinians (6/6)
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 6 reported President Asad's meeting on June 5 with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Massimo Dalima focusing on bilateral relations and the latest developments in Iraq, the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon. Both sides stressed the n [...]
2007-06-06 12:48:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS557 Syria/Spain, Syria/Pakistan, Syria/Cuba, Golan, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 7 reported that FM Mouallem will leave for Spain today at the invitation of Spanish FM Miguel Angel Moratinos. Mouallem will convey an oral message from President Asad to King Juan Carlos I and will hold talks with Moratinos regarding bilateral relations and th [...]
2007-06-07 11:35:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS568 Syria/Spain, Syria/Israel, Syria/Lebanon, Malaysia, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 8-9 reported the visit to Spain on June 7 by FM Mouallem, who conveyed an oral message from President Asad to King Juan Carlos of Spain on bilateral relations and current regional developments, particularly in Iraq, the occupied Palestinian territories and Leban [...]
2007-06-11 11:00:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS572 Palestinian Territories, Syria/Lebanon, Syria/Israel,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 11 reported that the Arab League on June 10 renewed its condemnation of the US congressional resolution which expressed support for Israel in its continued occupation of Jerusalem, describing the resolution as a flagrant violation of international law. Papers f [...]
2007-06-11 11:47:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS58Syria/Iraq, Syria/Israel, Syria/Ecuador, Rice Visit, Iraq,
[...] Summary: For a third consecutive day the Syrian press continued to report extensively on Iraqi President Talabani's visit to Syria. Headlines reported that President Asad and Talabani held a closed meeting on Jan. 16, during which they reviewed ways to develop relations between the two countr [...]
2007-01-17 12:41:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS588 Syria/Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian Territories, Iran
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 12 reported a meeting by the Central Leadership of the National Progressive Front (NPF) on June 11. The Leadership stressed Syria's firm position toward the issue of peace with Israel, describing the current peace proposals to Syria as "contradictory and not s [...]
2007-06-12 12:58:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS598 Syria/Greece, Syria/Italy, Syria/Netherlands,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 13 reported the visit to Damascus by Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Dora Bakoyannis and her meeting with President Asad on June 12 about bilateral relations and political developments in Iraq, the occupied territories and Lebanon. Bakoyannis praised Syria's [...]
2007-06-13 13:13:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS600POST APPROVES NSDD 38 - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
[...] Post approves this NSDD 38 Department of Defense, Department of Army request to add one Olmsted scholar position in Syria, for an appointment of limited duration. While this proposed staffing change is not reflected in the most recent MSP, post believes that DOD has made a persuasive case for [...]
2007-06-14 09:12:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDAODE AMGT KMRS MASS SY
07DAMASCUS603 Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Syria/Israel, Iraq
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 14 quoted an official Syrian source as saying on June 13 that the Syrian government and Syrian people are concerned about intra-Palestinian fighting and violence. "Fighting among the Palestinian brothers will only serve the interests of the enemies of the Pales [...]
2007-06-14 12:59:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS606 Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Syria/Israel, Iraq (6/15
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 15, 16 and 17 focused on the inter-Palestinian conflict in Gaza and the West Bank, the meeting of the Arab Foreign Minister in Cairo, and the Lebanese dispute between the majority and the opposition on holding by-elections to fill the seats of two assassinated [...]
2007-06-17 13:15:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS61Syria/Iraq, Syria/Israel, Syria/Ecuador, Rice Visit, Iraq,
[...] Summary: For a third consecutive day the Syrian press reported extensively on Iraqi President Talabani's visit to Syria. Headlines reported that Presidents Asad and Talabani held a closed meeting on Jan. 16, in which they reviewed ways to develop relations between the two countries in all fi [...]
2007-01-17 13:04:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS618 Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Syria/UK, Syria/Israel,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 18 and 19 focused on the visits to Damascus of the Kuwaiti Crown Prince and the UK Shadow Foreign Secretary. The papers reported that President Assad on June 18 SIPDIS received a message from the Kuwaiti Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the [...]
2007-06-19 13:29:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS625 Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Syria/EU, Syria/Israel,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 20 and 21 quoted Amr Moussa, the Arab League Secretary General, as saying on June 19 that Arab foreign ministers, who met in Cairo last Friday, did not receive any document from the Lebanese delegation on weapons smuggling to Lebanon. The papers concluded that [...]
2007-06-21 09:45:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS638Syria/Japan, Syria/Italy, Palestinian Territories, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 26 reported President Asad's meeting on June 25 with Japanese First Deputy Foreign Minister Katso Hito Asano, who conveyed a message from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to President Asad on bilateral relations and means of enhancing them, particularly on the [...]
2007-06-27 04:30:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS639 Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Syria/Iran,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 25 reported the car bomb that killed six UNIFIL peacekeepers from a Spanish contingent patrolling a road in the southern Lebanese village of Khiam on June 24, the first such attack on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon since it was reinforced last summer after the [...]
2007-06-27 04:31:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS643Golan, Rice, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 27 marked the 33rd anniversary of the liberation of Al-Qunaytirah with reports and articles glorifying the "heroism" and sacrifices of Syrian forces during the October 1973 war and stressing that the occupied Golan will definitely return to Syria. Papers cited [...]
2007-06-27 12:50:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS651SYRIA PROPOSAL FOR 2007 AMBASSADOR FUND FOR
[...] (U) Request: Post requests $20,000 from the Ambassador Fund for Refugees for the NGO LIFE for Relief and Development for a 10-day summer camp in August 2007 that would benefit 80 Iraqi and 20 Syrian children from eight to 12 years old. 2. (U) Background and justification: LIFE for Relief [...]
2007-06-28 14:14:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDPREF SY
07DAMASCUS664Syria/PDRK, US/Syria, Syria/EU, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 2 reported the July 1 meeting of Assistant Secretary General of the Ba'ath Party, Abdullah al-Ahmar, with Kim Tai Jung, Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Relations' Bureau at the Central Committee of the Democratic Korean Work Party. The two reviewed current devel [...]
2007-07-02 12:48:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS679 Syria/Denmark, Syria/Japan, Golan, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 3 reported Foreign Minister Mouallem's meeting on July 2 with Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller, who reiterated the importance of the pivotal role Syria plays in achieving security and stability in the region, particularly supporting efforts to restore Ir [...]
2007-07-03 13:19:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS684Syria/Denmark, Syria/US, Syria/Sudan, Syria/Russia,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 4 reported President Asad's meeting on July 3 with Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller, focusing on bilateral relations and efforts to revive the peace process. Discussions also dealt with the situation in Iraq and the political process there. The two sid [...]
2007-07-05 13:15:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS690 Syria/Sudan, Syria/US, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 7 reported the visit to Sudan by Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otri and his meeting with Sudanese President Omar Hasan al-Bashir on July 5. Their talks focused on bilateral relations and means of boosting them in all domains. The Sudanese President hailed Syria' [...]
2007-07-08 13:15:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS694 Mousa, Bilal, Aboul Gheit, Lebanon, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 9 reported the July 8 arrival in Damascus from Riyadh of Arab League Secretary General Amr Mousa, for a two-day official visit to Syria. Mousa will meet with senior Syrian officials about the latest developments in Lebanon. He will discuss the Lebanese crisis [...]
2007-07-09 13:33:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS70 Syria/Norway, Syria/China, Bush's Iraq Strategy, Rice's
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 18 reported FM Walid Mouallem's meeting on Jan. 17 with Svein Sieve, Advisor of the Norwegian Foreign Ministry for Middle East Affairs. Sieve reiterated the importance of Syria's role to cement security and stability in the region. FM Mouallem emphasized the n [...]
2007-01-21 08:05:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS716Primakov, Syria/China, Syria/Iran, Mousa, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 11 featured a press conference on July 11 held by Yevgeny Primakov, Chairman of the Russian Chamber of Trade and Industry and former Russian Premier, at the headquarters of the Rossiiskaia Gazeta newspaper on July 10 emphasizing that it is impossible to achieve [...]
2007-07-13 09:02:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS717 Amr Mousa, Syria/Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 10 reported the visit to Damascus by Secretary General Amr Mousa and his meeting with President Asad on July 9 focusing on regional Arab developments. President Asad expressed support to the Arab League Secretary General mission in Lebanon aiming at achieving ac [...]
2007-07-13 09:03:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS718 Syria/Kuwait, Syria/UAE, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 12 reported that President Asad on July 11 received al letter from Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah connected with bilateral relations between the two sisterly countries and issues of common concern. The letter focused on the latest devel [...]
2007-07-13 09:04:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS723 Syria/US, Syria/UAE, Syria/Guinea-Bissau Syria/France,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 13 reported President Asad's meeting on July 12 with Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, and Catholic Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of the Brooklyn Diocese, focusing on the tense situation in the Middle East. President Asad reiterated the [...]
2007-07-15 14:14:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS727 Syria/UAE, Syria/Netherlands, Syria/Sudan,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 16 reported that President Sheikh Khaifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates arrived in Damascus July 15 on an official 2-day visit. He made a statement upon arrival expressing satisfaction with cooperation in recent years in the economic, trade and [...]
2007-07-16 13:45:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS730 Asad, Cousseran, Lebanon, Bush/ME Peace, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: President Asad's oath-taking ceremony and speech at the People's Assembly on July 17 was the main topic in Syrian papers on July 18. Banner headlines were dedicated to the speech, which was carried in its entirety. President Asad said that "Syria has emerged stronger a fter facing [...]
2007-07-19 10:40:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS731 Syria-UAE, Syria/Iran, Syrian Press, Lebanon, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 17 reported President Asad's meeting with UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on July 16. The presidents reviewed bilateral relations and means of strengthening them and hailed the role played by the Syrian-Emirates Joint Committee. They discussed [...]
2007-07-19 10:41:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS735 Syria/Iran, Syria/France, Syria/PLO, Lebanon, Asad's
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 19 reported that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will pay a one-day visit to Syria today to meet with President Asad and other senior Syrian officials. Papers also reported VP Shar'a's meeting with Jean-Claude Cousseran, envoy of French Foreign Minister [...]
2007-07-19 10:51:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS74 Syria/PLO, Syria/Iran, Syria/Libya, Syria/Belgium, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 22 reported President Asad's and VP Shara's meetings with Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, on Jan 21. Talks focused on current regional developments. Larijani conveyed a message from President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad about [...]
2007-01-22 13:46:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS745 Syria/Iran, Peace/Bush's Call for International
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 20 reported Iranian President Ahmadinejad's summit with President Asad on July 19. Talks focused on regional developments and bilateral relations. Banner headlines featured the joint press conference at the conclusion of their talks. The Iranian President call [...]
2007-07-22 13:49:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS746Syria/Iran, Syria/Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 23 featured a statement by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Ali Husseini on July 22 reiterating the importance of the recent talks between President Asad and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad which aimed to improve the strong relations between the [...]
2007-07-23 10:09:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS751Lebanon, Syria/Ukraine, Syria/Iraq, Syria/Israel, Peace
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 24 reported the July 23 broadcast by al-Jazeera television of an interview with Hizbollah Secretary General Hasan Nasrallah. Nasrallah said that Syria was SIPDIS ready to engage in the July 2006 war on Lebanon, but Hizbollah did not see any reason for Syria [...]
2007-07-24 09:48:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS765MATCHING FOOTPRINTS: FIRST TIME ADULT AMCIT APPLICANTS FROM IRAQ AND IRAN, IN SYRIA
[...] A growing number of men in their early-to-mid 20s who claim to have been born in the United States are now applying for their first U.S. passports. Of the six individuals in the last two weeks, five came to Syria from Iraq (including two brothers) and one from Iran. One of the Iraqis was prev [...]
2007-07-26 13:31:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDCPAS KFRD KWMN ASEC SY IZ IR
07DAMASCUS772Lebanon, Peace Process, Palestinian Territories, Iraq,
[...] Summary: All Syrian papers on July 29 featured Hizbollah leader Sayed Hassan Nasrallah's speech on July 28 in mass rally in Bint Jbeil in south Lebanon commemorating the anniversary of the July 2006 war with Israel saying that the Lebanese resistance has foiled US plans for a new Middle East [...]
2007-07-30 06:16:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS775 Iraq, Lebanon, Islam, Palestinian Territories, Peace
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 30 reported Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad's meeting on July 29 with Under Secretary of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry Mohammad al-Haj Mahmoud focusing on bilateral relations, developments in Iraq and the effects of the increasing influx of Iraqi citizens [...]
2007-07-30 14:22:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS778 Peace Process, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian Territories,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 31 reported FM Mouallem's meeting on July 30 with Norwegian Foreign Minister Special Envoy for Middle-East Affairs Sven Sevje. Discussion centered upon recent developments in the Middle East and efforts to revive the peace process. FM Mouallem expressed Syria [...]
2007-07-31 13:18:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS782 Syrian Army, Syria/Spain, Peace Process, Lebanon, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 1 featured a speech by President Asad marking the 62nd anniversary of the Syrian army's creation published July 31 in the military journal "Army of the People", in which he called for the return of the Golan Heights. He said that the latest events in the regi [...]
2007-08-01 13:02:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS801 Bilal, Baath Party, Palestinian Territories, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 4 featured a lecture by Information Minister Muhsen Bilal saying that the US project currently aims at lessening the value of victories achieved by the Lebanese resistance and imposing its schemes on Palestine, Iraq and other countries with the aim of seizing [...]
2007-08-07 13:26:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS802Syria/Italy, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Peace
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 7 reported that President Asad received a phone call from the Italian Prime Minister on August 6 focusing on the situation in Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories. On Iraq, papers continued to report the increasing number of US casualties in Iraq. [...]
2007-08-07 13:26:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS806Syria/Iraq, US Arms Shipments, Lebanon, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 8 reported Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad's meeting on August 7 with Iraqi Foreign Ministry Deputy Labid Abbawi on bilateral relations between Syria and Iraq and means of developing them in all different domains. During the meeting, both sides exchan [...]
2007-08-08 14:08:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS82 Syria/Belgium, Syria/Iraq, Syria/Iran, Syria/Pakistan,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 23 reported President Asad's meeting on Jan. 23 with Anne-Marie Lizin, Chairwoman of the Belgian Senate. Talks centered on bilateral relations and regional developments. President Asad reiterated the importance of continuing Euro-Syrian communication and Belgi [...]
2007-01-23 14:13:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS824 Syria/India, Britain, Italy, Lebanon, Iraq, Peace
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 14 reported the visit to India by FM Mouallem on August 13. Mouallem conferred with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who praised President Asad saying that "Syria has achieved remarkable progress (which) showed wisdom in dealing with the developments of t [...]
2007-08-14 12:54:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS825Syria/Lebanon, Lantos, Iraq, Peace Conference (8/13)
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 13 reported a statement by Kabalan Kabalan, Chairman of the Southern Lebanon Council on August 12 announcing that the Lebanese authorities started to execute a project to rebuild houses in the Lebanese southern towns of Qana, al-Qulaila and Seddiqin, destroyed [...]
2007-08-14 13:13:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS835 Shara, Syria/India, Nasrallah, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 15 reported a meeting with journalists in Damascus by Vice President Shara on August 14 confirming that Syria has no intention of waging war against Israel to restore occupied Golan, but he accused Israel for seeking "any excuse to launch a war." "Israel know [...]
2007-08-15 13:47:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS838 Syria/Israel, Syria/Argentina, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 16 featured a statement by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak saying on August 15 that "Israel is not interested in war with Syria, and Israel believes that Syria does not want war either," adding that "war shouldn't erupt, therefore." Barak made the stateme [...]
2007-08-16 11:50:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS847 Syria/Saudi Arabia, Syria/Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 19 featured a statement by an official source expressing regret over a Saudi official statement regarding statements attributed to VP Shara, which "were unrightfully changed," stressing at the same time Syria's insistence on not being dragged into disputes tha [...]
2007-08-20 10:25:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS85 Syria/Qatar, Syria/Brazil, Golan, Lebanon, Iraq,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 25 reported that President Asad returned to Damascus after a short visit to Qatar on Jan. 24, where he reviewed with Qatari Prince Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani developments in the region, especially in Iraq and Palestine. The leaders also reviewed bilatera [...]
2007-01-25 13:42:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS853Syria/Iraq, Syria/Palestinians, Syria/Israel, Lebanon,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 21 reported the visit to Damascus by Iraqi PM Nouri al-Malki and his meeting with PM Mohammad Naji Ottri on August 20. Talks focused on bilateral relations and mutual cooperation between the two countries and means to improve them. PM Ottri expressed Syria's [...]
2007-08-22 04:39:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS857Syria/Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Peace
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on August 22 reported President Asad's meeting on August 21 with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in which he reiterated Syria's support for the current political process in Iraq and stressed the need to intensify efforts to create a suitable foundation for achievin [...]
2007-08-22 11:51:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS890INFLATION CONTINUES TO AFFLICT SYRIA
[...] (SBU) Summary: The IMF recently estimated average inflation in Syria at eight percent, close to the rate estimated by Post's 2006-7 price survey. This rate does not tell the whole story, however, as black market prices and subsidies mask inflation in Syria. Local Syrian economists take issu [...]
2007-08-30 14:03:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDECON SY
07DAMASCUS913Syria/Iraq, Syria/Iran, Middle East Peace Conference,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on September 4 reported that President Asad chaired a meeting the Central Leadership of National Progressive Front. During the meeting, President Asad briefed the Front's members on the latest political developments in the region. He referred to the role played by "some [...]
2007-09-06 12:31:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS92 Russia, Syria/Argentina, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 28 reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Tehran and Damascus must be involved in the Middle East peace process. "We are deeply convinced that Iran and Syria must not be isolated, but, rather, brought into the peace process," Lavrov to [...]
2007-01-28 15:38:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS920Syria/Israel, Syria/Rome, Asad CBS Interview, Algeria,
[...] Summary: The main story in Syrian papers over the weekend was the Israeli warplanes violation of Syrian airspace on September 6. Government-owned Al-Thawra, the only paper to appear on September 7, quoted a Syrian military spokesman as saying that Syrian air defenses opened fire on the Israel [...]
2007-09-09 12:53:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS927Syria/Turkey, Petraeus-Crocker Report, 9/11 Events,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on September 10 reported the visit to Turkey by FM Mouallem on September 9 to convey a message from President Asad to President Gul congratulating him on his election as President. FM Mouallem's talks with Turkish officials focused on the recent Israeli warplanes viola [...]
2007-09-11 13:53:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS937Bush's Speech, Syria/Russia, Syria/North Korea, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on September 15 reported President Bush's televised speech on September 13 announcing gradual pullout of US forces from Iraq. Isan Dari, Chief Editor of government-owned Tishreen criticized Bush's speech saying that the speech cannot conceal "the failures and defects" o [...]
2007-09-16 13:20:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS95 Syria/Yemen, Syria/Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 29 reported President Asad's meeting in Yemen on Jan. 28 with Yemeni Prime Minister, Abdul-Qader Bajmal. Talks focused on regional and international developments and meetings of the Syrian-Yemeni Higher Committee. On the issue of Iraq, papers reported Foreign [...]
2007-01-29 14:18:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS958Lebanon, Syria/UK, Syrian-North Korea, Syria/Israel, Peace
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on September 20 featured a statement by a Syrian media source on September 19 strongly condemning the blast in Sin al-Feil, east of Beirut that claimed the lives of Lebanese MP Antoine Ghanem and other Lebanese citizens. "This criminal act targets efforts and endeavors [...]
2007-09-20 13:54:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS975UNGA, Syria/Israel, Peace Conference, Iraq, US/Syria
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on September 27 reported meetings FM Mouallem held on September 25 on the sidelines of the 62nd session of the UN General Assembly in New York. He saw Russian FM SergeyQavrov, High Re presentative of the EU Common Foreign policy and Security Secretary-General of the Co [...]
2007-09-27 13:13:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DAMASCUS99 Asad/Mubarak, Syria/EU, Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on Jan. 30 reported that President Asad had a telephone conversation with President Mubarak on Jan. 29, during which the leaders discussed the intra-Palestinian clashes and means to stop them. On Syrian-EU relations, papers reported that VP Shara on Jan. 29 hailed ef [...]
2007-01-30 13:16:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DARESSALAAM1035IOM DIRECTOR GENERAL: TANZANIA OPEN TO USG
[...] (U) The Government of Tanzania (GOT) appreciated learning the USG position regarding the June 2008 election of Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Justin Seruhere, Acting Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Multilateral Affairs Department, told P [...]
2007-07-24 12:02:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EUN PREF PREL TZ
07DARESSALAAM1143AGOA POINT OF CONTACT IN TANZANIA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-16 06:03:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID TZ
07DARESSALAAM1185HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR PORT SECURITY
[...] (U) Post requests clearance for the following individuals to attend the DOS-sponsored Port Security Training Seminar to be held September 6-7, 2007, in Mombasa, Kenya: Name: Lucy Kachele DOB: March 17, 1962 Rank: Civilian Unit: Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority Current [...]
2007-08-22 14:08:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV PHUM PINS PINR PREL TZ
07DARESSALAAM1286TANZANIA: ICAO ASSEMBLY, SPLIT-CURRENCY ASSESSMENTS
[...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel demarche including the USG proposed additional language and non-paper to Noel Kaganda, Foreign Service Officer in Tanzania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Department of Multilateral Cooperation. PolOff stressed the importance of the imp [...]
2007-09-21 13:50:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ICAO PREL TZ
07DARESSALAAM1288DEMARCHE DELIVERED: COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES
[...] (U) On September 21, PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Tanzania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Department of Multilateral Cooperation. PolOff expressed support for Mali and urged Tanzania's participation in and support for the Community of Democracies November [...]
2007-09-24 03:24:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM TZ
07DARESSALAAM1289DEMARCHE DELIVERED: COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES
[...] (U) On September 21, PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Tanzania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Department of Multilateral Cooperation. PolOff expressed support for Mali and urged Tanzania's participation in and support for the Community of Democracies November [...]
2007-09-24 06:46:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM TZ
07DARESSALAAM14TANZANIA: TEXT OF CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM
[...] President Jakaya Kikwete sent a condolence letter to President Bush on behalf of the people and Government of Tanzania following the death of former United States President Gerald Ford. The letter was transmitted by Diplomatic Note AB 428/710/01 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 27 Dec [...]
2007-01-03 14:02:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV TZ
07DARESSALAAM140NO TOBACCO PROMOTION AT U.S. MISSION TANZANIA
[...] (U) Per reftel A, Post provides the following information regarding tobacco-related activities at Post since January 1, 2004. 2. (U) In October 2006, USAID Health and Population Officer received a visit from Lutgard K. Kagaruki, Excecutive Secretary of the Tanzania Tobacco Control Forum [...]
2007-01-30 08:27:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD TZ
07DARESSALAAM1452TANZANIA: DEMARCHE ON CANDIDACY OF DAVID WALKER
[...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Noel Kaganda, Office of UN Affairs in the Multilateral and Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on October 29 to press for the Government of Tanzania (GOT) to support David Walker's IAAC candidacy. PolOff hig [...]
2007-10-31 14:14:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UNAUS UNGA TZ
07DARESSALAAM147TANZANIA YET TO COMMIT TO CANDIDACY FOR HUMAN
[...] (U) The Government of Tanzania appreciates USG interest in the composition of the Human Rights Council, M.K. Sella, Head of Section for International Development Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department of Multilateral Cooperation, told Poloff on January 30. Mr. Sella said [...]
2007-01-30 14:12:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNHRC TZ
07DARESSALAAM16012007 TANZANIA REPORT ON THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR
[...] (U) The Government of Tanzania (GOT) passed a National Strategy and two new labor laws criminalizing child labor in 2004 and awareness of the issue continues to increase across the country as the Tanzanian government continues to partner with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on projects to [...]
2007-12-19 11:00:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID TZ
07DARESSALAAM1607TANZANIA: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) In 2007, there were no acts of international terrorism in Tanzania. With United States support, Tanzania continued to take steps to establish a National Counterterrorism Center, a major objective under our Mission Strategic Plan. The purpose of this Center will be to build Tanzania's inte [...]
2007-12-21 08:50:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR TZ
07DARESSALAAM168MCC CEO VISITS TANZANIA: GREAT EXPECTATIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. During his visit to Tanzania from January 28-30, Ambassador Danilovich, Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC),commended Tanzania's engagement in the MCC Compact process. Repeatedly, he expressed his confidence that the MCC would successfully c [...]
2007-02-06 08:43:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV EFIN ECON ETRD TZ
07DARESSALAAM170 TANZANIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-06 12:53:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR TZ
07DARESSALAAM221HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL
[...] (U) Post requests clearance for the following individuals to attend the Financial Forensic Techniques training course from March 19 through March 30, 2007, in Gaborone, Botswana: Name: Plasius Fredrick Ngaya DOB: 18 May 1974 Passport number: AB202152 Rank: Inspector Current Assignme [...]
2007-02-15 11:48:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV PHUM TZ
07DARESSALAAM305TANZANIA: UPDATE ON TRADE AND COOPERATION WITH CHINA
[...] (U) Tanzania has maintained diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China (PRC) since 1964. The Government of Tanzania's (GOT) relationship with the PRC has been historically strong, with frequent high-level exchanges and ongoing bilateral cooperation in development assistance, trade and [...]
2007-03-09 04:39:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID PREL PGOV CH TZ
07DARESSALAAM355TANZANIA: INPUT FOR 2007 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA
[...] In calendar year 2006, Tanzania's exports under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) still hovered at approximately USD 3.7 million in AGOA-qualified exports to the United States. The U.S. Congress' December 2006 extension of the third country fabric provisions could boost Tanzania' [...]
2007-03-14 04:02:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON ETRD TZ
07DARESSALAAM356TANZANIA READY TO PARTICIPATE IN COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (U) Post confirms that the Government of Tanzania (GOT) would like to participate in the Counterterrorism Financial Regulatory training from April 16-20 in Arlington, Virginia. The Bank of Tanzania has nominated the following participants: Name: Moses C.J. Gasabile Position: Deputy Directo [...]
2007-03-14 06:19:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPTER EFIN ABUD TZ
07DARESSALAAM389DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM DELIVERED IN TANZANIA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-20 03:44:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDACABQ AORC APER PREL UNGA
07DARESSALAAM434RIFT VALLEY FEVER SPREADS IN TANZANIA, FROM
[...] (SBU) Rift Valley Fever (RVF),an acute fever-causing viral disease that affects livestock and humans, has spread from northern to central Tanzania, with Dodoma Region the hardest hit. While most RVF cases are not fatal, the 18 deaths in Tanzania since the February 2007 outbreak have sparked [...]
2007-03-26 06:20:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CASC PREL EAID PBTS TZ
07DARESSALAAM487TANZANIA TO COMPLY WITH EXPANDED SANCTIONS ON IRAN
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Begum Taj, Head of the Multilateral Affairs Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Poloff on April 3 that she was fully aware of expanded sanctions on Iran under UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1747. Taj said that the Government of Tanzania (GOT) would honor [...]
2007-04-03 14:59:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN IR IAEA PARM MNUC TRGY AORC UNSC TZ
07DARESSALAAM488TANZANIA INFORMED OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-03 16:36:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP PARM KN IR TZ
07DARESSALAAM573TANZANIA: SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR TOBIAS' MAY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The U.S.-Tanzanian bilateral relationship has witnessed a sea change over the past two years. With the election of a charismatic, pro-western President, and increasing levels of U.S. assistance, cooperation has expanded in areas ranging from health and education to counterter [...]
2007-04-19 13:53:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID PGOV TZ
07DARESSALAAM694INFLUENZA COOPERATION, CAPACITY-BUILDING NEEDED,
[...] (U) The Government of Tanzania (GOT) lacks the capacity to generate data and samples to contribute to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance Network, but believes WHO member states are obliged by WHO agreements to contribute such data and samples. Dr. Peter Mmbu [...]
2007-05-14 03:30:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO AORC PREL KFLU WHO TZ
07DARESSALAAM781FY07 AMBASSADOR'S FUND FOR REFUGEES REQUEST FROM
[...] SUMMARY: Per reftel's invitation, post proposes a USD 20,000 award from the Ambassador's Fund for Refugees for FY07 to continue and expand the activities addressing environmental degradation in refugee camps and their host communities in western Tanzania. Post has consulted with the UN High [...]
2007-05-31 08:46:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREF SENV PGOV EAID ECON TZ
07DARESSALAAM798TANZANIA'S UNSCR 1737 AND 1747 REPORTS IN PROGRESS
[...] (SBU) Justin Seruhere, Minister Plenipotentiary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' (MFA) Department of Multilateral Cooperation, told Poloff on June 4 that he hoped Iran would change course and suspend its nuclear weapons program. Seruhere emphasized that Tanzania had an interest in preventin [...]
2007-06-05 07:32:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN IR UNSC AORC ETRD TRGY TZ PREL
07DARESSALAAM919TANZANIAN DELEGATION TO AU SUMMIT IN ACCRA, GHANA
[...] (SBU) President Jakaya Kikwete and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Bernard Membe will both attend the July 1-3 African Union Summit in Accra, Ghana. The delegation's point of contact in Accra is Protocol Officer Abdallah Kilima, who may be reached by telephone in Acc [...]
2007-06-28 13:56:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TZ
07DARESSALAAM928INDEPENDENCE DAY CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-29 09:23:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TZ
07DARESSALAAM933USTR DISCUSSES TIFA, TRADE ISSUES WITH EAC
[...] (U) On June 21, Bill Jackson, USTR Director of African Affairs, discussed the proposed U.S. - East African Community (EAC) Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) and other trade issues with EAC officials in Arusha. Peter Kiguta, EAC Director General of Customs and Trade, and Flora Mu [...]
2007-07-02 03:50:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDETRD RW KE UG BU TZ
07DARESSALAAM944AGOA FORUM: DELEGATIONS FROM TANZANIA AND EAC
[...] (U) The following delegates will attend the AGOA Forum in Accra on July 18 and 19 on behalf of the Government of Tanzania: - Dr. Adelhelm Meru, Director General, Export Processing Zone, Ministry of Industry and Trade - Mr. Ramadhan Hashimu Khalfan Director General, Board of External Trade, [...]
2007-07-03 10:29:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR PREL TZ
07DHAKA1038HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation for the Distinguished Visitor Orientation Tour in the U.S. from July 29 to August 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 20, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July [...]
2007-06-24 07:27:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1039HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SENIOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior International Defense Management Course to be held in Monterey, California. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 5, 2007, to provide sufficient time for process [...]
2007-06-24 07:27:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1040HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course to be held at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas from July 6 to October 12, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 20, 2007. Post requests t [...]
2007-06-24 07:27:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1056DEA TRAINING WELL RECEIVED BY BANGLADESHI
[...] SUMMARY. A team of four DEA trainers delivered a two week Basic Drug Enforcement Seminar June 11 - 22 to a group of 31 enthusiastic Bangladeshi counter-narcotics officers. The course attendees came from four agencies and work at the field investigator to field supervisor level. END SUMMARY. [...]
2007-06-26 07:20:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SNAR BG
07DHAKA1071HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR 31ST PACIFIC ARMIES MGMT
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the 31st Pacific Armies Management Seminar to be held in Sydney, Australia, from August 6 to 10, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 28, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...]
2007-07-02 01:04:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1076HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the International Defense Management Course to be held in Dhaka from July 15 to 26, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by J [...]
2007-07-02 06:37:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1089HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING (ADDITIONAL NAMES) FOR
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following additional candidates have been selected for participation for the International Defense Management Course to be held in Dhaka from July 15 to 26, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...]
2007-07-03 06:33:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1115HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE KHAN QUEST, JULY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Exercise Khan Quest, in Ulaan Baatar, from July 24 to August 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 8, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 19, 2007, to provid [...]
2007-07-09 01:58:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1135KILLING BY RAB SPARKS PROTESTS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. A May 18 incident in northwestern Bangladesh has attracted unprecedented domestic criticism of the paramilitary Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). A man was allegedly beaten to death by RAB officers, resulting in a public protest and subsequent clampdown by the government. END SUMMAR [...]
2007-07-12 03:37:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1153GOVERNMENT UNVEILS ROADMAP TO ELECTIONS BY END OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda announced a "roadmap" for elections in a press conference on July 15. The plan calls for national polls by December 2008, with staggered local elections beginning in January 2008. END SUMMARY. NATIONAL ELECTIONS [...]
2007-07-16 08:14:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1155CORRUPTION TRIAL OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST COMMENCES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The corruption trial of human rights activist Sigma Huda (referred to locally as Sigma) and her husband, former government minister Nazrul Huda, began on July 9. At her first appearance in court on July 5 Sigma appeared frail but ambulatory. During the first week of the trial [...]
2007-07-17 09:03:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KWMN PHUM BG
07DHAKA1161HASINA FACES NUMEROUS ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPTION,
[...] SUMMARY. (SBU) On July 16, Awami League president Sheikh Hasina was arrested at her Dhaka residence and brought to court on charges of extortion. The charges stem from an alleged bribe Hasina and her cousin, Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim, extracted from a company seeking permission to build an e [...]
2007-07-18 09:17:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1162HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRBORNE & JUMPMASTER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the Airborne & Jumpmaster course to be held at Fort Benning, Georgia from August 20 to October 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 18, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...]
2007-07-18 09:38:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1163HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE KHAN QUEST, JULY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Exercise Khan Quest, in Ulaan Baatar, from July 24 to August 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 17, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 27, 2007, to pro [...]
2007-07-18 09:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1164HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL CRISIS:
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in International Crisis: Command & Control Course, in York Town, Virginia, from September 5-21,2007. Post vetting was completed on July 18, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]
2007-07-18 09:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA117AVIAN INFLUENZA: BUILDING ANIMAL SURVEILLANCE
[...] SUMMARY. Avian Influenza (AI) surveillance efforts in Bangladesh are expanding to include animal surveillance, but much work is needed. USAID conducted a local "Train the Trainers" program for the use of USAID-supplied personal protective equipment, decontamination equipment and field testi [...]
2007-01-22 07:40:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU KSCA PREL EAID WHO WB BG
07DHAKA1186HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS LOGISTICS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Course to be held at Port Dickson, Malaysia from July 30 to August 17, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 22, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-07-23 01:15:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1199BANGLADESHI NGO "RUPANTAR" IS AGENT OF POSITIVE
[...] In 1995 Rupantar (Bengali for "transformation") began promoting grassroots democratic organization, efficient and participatory local governance, gender equality and environmental awareness with USAID direct funding. Rupantar is now active in 61 of Bangladesh's 64 Districts focusing its activi [...]
2007-07-24 07:38:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1200BANGLADESH: BLUE LANTERN REPORT ON DAKIV CORPORATION
[...] SUMMARY. Post is pleased to confirm in response to reftel's Blue Lantern request that DAKIV is a bona fide business with a history of providing aircraft parts to the Bangladesh military. This is based on information obtained from research within the Embassy, discussions with outside sources, [...]
2007-07-24 08:29:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BG
07DHAKA1218BANGLADESH: PROMOTION OF ICRC STANDING COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-26 07:13:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM ICRC BG
07DHAKA1219CHEVRON'S ARBITRATION ORDERED STAYED BY BANGLADESHI COURT
[...] SUMMARY. Chevron Bangladesh, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron USA, was recently ordered by a local court in Bangladesh to halt international arbitration against the GOB stemming from a gas pipeline dispute with Petrobangla, a GOB corporation charged with oil, gas & minerals exploration an [...]
2007-07-26 09:08:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EPET PREL BTIO BG
07DHAKA1220GOVERNMENT PREPARES TO MOVE ROHINGYAS FROM TEKNAF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Plans to move nearly 10,000 illegal Rohingya refugees from a makeshift camp to higher ground are moving apace, according to representatives of the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management. The situation in the two official refugee camps has improved, particularly with regards t [...]
2007-07-26 09:09:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL PREF BG
07DHAKA1221BANGLADESH URGENT DEMARCHE FOR WHO SINGAPORE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-26 09:09:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU TBIO AORC PREL BG
07DHAKA1227HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AIR LIFT RALLY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the Pacific Air Lift Rally course to be held Jakarta, Indonesia from August 20 to 24, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]
2007-07-29 02:37:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1228BANGALDESH: INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE SUPPRESSION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-29 07:10:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL BG
07DHAKA1233HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the Squadron Officer School to be held at Maxwell Air Force base, Alabama from September 4 to December 7, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 29, 2007. Post requests that vett [...]
2007-07-30 03:18:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1235AUTHORITIES PROVIDE SPECIAL JAIL ACCOMMODATIONS TO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On July 16, Awami League president and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was arrested by police and arraigned on charges of abetting extortion. She is being held at a special sub-jail created for her on the grounds of Parliament. Over the past two weeks, authorities have made [...]
2007-07-30 05:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1236COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOE LANDERS +2
[...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes CHRISTOPHER LANDERS, DOUGLAS DAHL, and GARY STUBBLEFIELD on their August 4 Q 13, 2007 visit and grants country clearance contingent upon obtaining a Bangladeshi visa prior to arrival (see Paragraph 4.D. below). Although country clearance has been granted, visitors should [...]
2007-07-30 06:38:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP PARM OTRA BG
07DHAKA1241HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR 18TH APCSS SENIOR
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the 18th APCSS Senior Executive Course course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from August 27-31, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...]
2007-07-31 00:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA124962ND UNGA: HIGH-LEVEL GOVERNMENT OF BANGLADESH
[...] Post provides the following response to reftel regarding high-level GOB attendance and requests for meetings at the 62nd UNGA: B. Attendance of Head of Government Name/Title: Fakhruddin Ahmed, Chief Advisor of the Caretaker Government Dates of Travel: Not yet determined Spouse Attendance: [...]
2007-08-01 08:02:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKSEP OVIP PREL UNGA ITRA BG
07DHAKA1252HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh from August 12-16, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-08-02 02:14:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1267BANGLADESH: COMMENTS REGARDING CALVERT SOCIAL INVESTMENT
[...] Embassy Dhaka is pleased to respond to reftel's request for information regarding OPIC's potential support for CALVERT SOCIAL INVESTMENT FOUNDATION. Post has no credible information concerning potential ties to terrorism, money laundering, corruption or violations of law by Activists for Soci [...]
2007-08-06 07:29:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON BG
07DHAKA127062ND UNGA: HIGH-LEVEL GOVERNMENT OF BANGLADESH
[...] Post provides the following update to reftels regarding high-level GOB attendance and requests for meetings at the 62nd UNGA: B. Attendance of Head of Government Name/Title: Fakhruddin Ahmed, Chief Advisor of the Caretaker Government Dates of Travel: September 22, 2007 - September 28/29, 2 [...]
2007-08-06 08:06:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKSEP OVIP PREL UNGA ITRA BG
07DHAKA1282BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE FOR CONVENTION AGAINST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-07 08:14:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA BG
07DHAKA1316LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES EXECUTIVE COURSE from OCTOBER 16 to DECEMBER 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 13th, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...]
2007-08-14 01:06:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1331LEAHY VETTING FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR, AUGUST
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior Executive Seminar course to be held in Garmisch, Germany from August 22 to August 29, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 13th, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-08-15 05:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1385LEAHY VETTING FOR GLOBAL AIR CHIEFS CONFERENCE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Global Air Chiefs Conference to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from September 22 to 29, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 26, 2007. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]
2007-08-27 07:31:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1386LEAHY VETTING FOR LAND PORT IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Orientation Training for Land Port Immigration Officials on Combatting Human Trafficking scheduled for September 26-27 in Dhaka. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. [...]
2007-08-27 08:46:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1387LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC INTELLIGENCE CHIEFS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference to be held September 4 to 7, 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. Post requests that vettin [...]
2007-08-27 08:47:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1389SIGMA HUDA CONVICTED OF EXTORTION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Nazmul and Sigma Huda were found guilty of extortion by a special anti-corruption court on August 27. Both received prison sentences, though the family will appeal. Sigma's health has improved recently. According to her sister, she is now able to get most of the health tests s [...]
2007-08-27 09:33:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1455LEAHY VETTING FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM CONFERENCE IN
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Counter-Terrorism Conference to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 18-20, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]
2007-09-06 10:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1469LEAHY VETTING FOR GLOBAL AIR CHIEFS CONFERENCE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Global Air Chiefs Conference being held in Washington, DC and Honolulu, HI from September 22 to 29, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that [...]
2007-09-10 10:55:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1470LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CHIEFS OF DEFENSE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference October 30 - November 2, 2007 in Honolulu, HI. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-09-10 11:10:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1471LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SEA POWER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Sea Power Symposium from October 16 to 19, 2007 in Newport, RI. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed as soon as [...]
2007-09-10 11:15:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1474LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Executive Course to be held in Honolulu, HI from October 16 to December 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007 [...]
2007-09-10 11:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1512LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY AND PEACEKEEPING
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Military Peacekeeping Operations and Rule of Law training to be held in Newport, RI from October 3 to November 16, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 14, 2007. Post [...]
2007-09-16 10:11:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1543ECONOMIC WOES TRUMP POLITICS IN FLOOD-HIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Much of northcentral Bangladesh remains under water from monsoon rains that began in August. A recent three-day visit to the region by PolOff found much dissatisfaction with the caretaker government, which villagers blame for spotty relief efforts and rapidly increasing prices. [...]
2007-09-21 08:08:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDBG EAID ECON PGOV PINR SOCI
07DHAKA1557RAJSHAHI: CRACKS IN THE HAPPIEST CITY ON EARTH
[...] (SBU) Summary: When Dhaka University erupted in anti-government protests on August 20, the unrest quickly spread to Rajshahi University in northwest Bangladesh. During a visit to Rajshahi September 11-12, PolOff spoke to several credible witnesses who said only a small fraction of university [...]
2007-09-25 08:38:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDBG PGOV PINR SOCI
07DHAKA1578BANGLADESH: UN COMMITEE AGAINST TORTURE
[...] Embassy delivered reftel demarche requesting Bangladesh's support for the re-election of Felice Gaer to the Committee on Torture. Demarche points were delivered to the Acting Director, Americas and Pacific Wing, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 26. 2. The Acting Director informed [...]
2007-09-27 10:27:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNHCR
07DHAKA1585LEAHY VETTING FOR NORTHEAST-SOUTH ASIA EXECUTIVE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Northeast-South Asia Executive Seminar scheduled to be held from October 24 to November 15, 2007 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2007. Post reque [...]
2007-10-01 08:01:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1586LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SEA POWER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the 18th International Sea Power Symposium to be held in Newport, RI, from October 16 to 19, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-10-01 08:04:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1590BANGLADESH TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTION
[...] Summary: Bangladesh has performed well in the post-quota era, despite fears of competition from China and India. In 2006 it raised its share of the U.S. market, and sales to the EU market, helped by duty-free access, have soared. The volume of exports increased by 16 percent in the year endi [...]
2007-10-01 09:43:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON KTEX BG
07DHAKA1601BANGLADESH: WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR U.N.
[...] The Embassy received a positive response to the demarche (reftel A) requesting Bangladesh's support for the re-election of Felice Gaer to the Committee on Torture on October 8. 2. The Acting Director of the Americas and Pacific Wing at the Ministry of Foreign AFfairs informed POLOFF the Min [...]
2007-10-04 08:38:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNHCR
07DHAKA1625LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA VIP PROTECTION COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA VIP Protection Course to be held at Rajarbagh Police Line in Dhaka from November 27 to December 21, 2007. Post vetting was completed on October 10, 2007. Post requests tha [...]
2007-10-09 10:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1642BANGLADESH MINISTERIAL DELEGATION TO WIREC 2008
[...] (U) Post has engaged with the Government of Bangladesh to solicit nominations for the official Bangladesh delegation to the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008). 2. Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we are likely to invite the Caretaker Government Advisor [...]
2007-10-15 11:28:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET SENV SOCI TRGY KPAO KGHG KSCA
07DHAKA1664BANGLADESH SEEKS RE-ELECTION TO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION COUNCIL
[...] Bangladesh requests U.S. support in its bid for re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category B for the 2007-2008 term. 2. At the upcoming 25th Regular Session of the IMO Assembly in London (23 November, 2007),Bangladesh will seek to be re-elected to the [...]
2007-10-18 11:08:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHSA PREL BG EWWT
07DHAKA1670LEAHY VETTING FOR ENGINEERING CAPTAIN TRAINING
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Engineering Captain Training Course to be held at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, from November 19, 2007 to June 11, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 23, 2007. Post requ [...]
2007-10-23 03:36:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1685LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in United Nations Staff Officers course being held in Port Dickson, Malaysia, from December 3-14, 2007. Post vetting was completed on October 25, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...]
2007-10-25 09:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1768LEAHY VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN COMBATTING
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects in Combatting Terrorism Conference to be held November 28 - December 14, 2007 in Newport, Rhode Island. Post vetting was completed on November 7, 2007. Post requ [...]
2007-11-08 11:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1769LEAHY VETTING FOR BALANCE BUFFALO 08-1 FROM
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit has been selected for participation in the Balance Buffalo 08-1 exercise from January 28 - March 7, 2008. Post vetting was completed on November 5, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by November 20, 2007, to provi [...]
2007-11-08 11:42:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1781TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUEST ON
[...] (U) The following is the response to an action request (reftel) for information on cash couriers from Bangladesh: 2. (U) Bangladesh has ratified the UN International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. It also implements FATF Special Recommendation IX through its f [...]
2007-11-13 08:16:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDBG EFIN ETTC KCRM PREL PTER KTFN
07DHAKA1782LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR-EAST SOUTH ASIA (NESA)
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near-East South Asia (NESA) Combatting Terrorism Executive Seminar to be held December 5 - 19, 2007 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requ [...]
2007-11-13 09:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1783LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC COMPREHENSIVE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Comprehensive Security Responses (APCSS) to be held January 14 - February 13, 2008 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requests [...]
2007-11-13 09:32:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1784LEAHY VETTING FOR ADVANCE AEROSPACE MEDICINE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Advance Aerospace Medicine Course to be held January 4 - June 13, 2008 in Brooks City Base, Texas. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-11-13 09:33:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1785DRAFT BANGLADESH PART I FOR 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) The following is the draft text on Bangladesh of the first part (drugs and chemical control) for the 2007-2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: 2. (U) I. Summary: A Major narcotics bust in Dhaka in October 2007 supported law enforcement officials' claims of a sharp incr [...]
2007-11-13 09:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM BG
07DHAKA1794LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 14, 2007. Post requests that ve [...]
2007-11-15 15:02:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1795LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS LOGISTICS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 15, 2007. Post requests tha [...]
2007-11-15 15:04:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1815 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA
[...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]
2007-11-20 18:37:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1816 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA
[...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]
2007-11-21 01:29:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1817 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA
[...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]
2007-11-21 04:12:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1818 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA
[...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]
2007-11-21 07:34:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1819 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA
[...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]
2007-11-21 08:20:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1820 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA
[...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]
2007-11-21 09:13:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1822ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 14, 2007. Post requests that vett [...]
2007-11-21 10:12:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1823ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 15, 2007. Post requests that [...]
2007-11-21 10:12:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1830 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #2: USAID/DART's
[...] Summary. Storm surge from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has affected more than 1.5 million families in Bangladesh as of November 22. Although the Government of Bangladesh's (GOB) early warning and preparedness programs have significantly reduced the humanitarian impact of the cyclone, severe rainfall [...]
2007-11-22 13:17:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1833IMPRESSIONS FOLLOWING OVERFLIGHT OF SIDR AFFECTED AREAS
[...] SUMMARY: DATT, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Chief, CONOff and six members of III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF)'s Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team (HAST),accompanied by a Bangladesh military officer, November 20 flew in a host nation military helicopter to survey damage from [...]
2007-11-24 15:48:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID SOCI PNR PREL BG
07DHAKA1834IMPRESSIONS FOLLOWING OVERFLIGHT OF SIDR AFFECTED AREAS
[...] SUMMARY: DATT, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Chief, CONOff and six members of III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF)'s Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team (HAST),accompanied by a Bangladesh military officer, November 20 flew in a host nation military helicopter to survey damage from [...]
2007-11-24 15:48:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID SOCI PINR PREL BG
07DHAKA1835 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #3: The Impact
[...] Summary. In response to Tropical Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, USAID deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) to assess the humanitarian situation on the ground, provide recommendations on priority needs, and coordinate relief efforts with the U.S. Department of Defense, USAID/B [...]
2007-11-24 15:48:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1838 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #4: The Adverse
[...] Summary. In response to Tropical Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, USAID deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) to assess the humanitarian situation on the ground, provide recommendations on priority needs, and coordinate relief efforts with the U.S. Department of Defense, USAID/B [...]
2007-11-25 13:10:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1847 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #5: USAID/DART
[...] Summary. Tropical Cyclone Sidr made landfall in southern Bangladesh on November 15, 2007, leading to 3,061 deaths, affecting more than 6.8 million people, and damaging more than 1.2 million homes, according to the Government of Bangladesh's (GOB) Disaster Management Bureau and the U.N. World F [...]
2007-11-26 11:59:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1860 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #6: Summary of
[...] Summary. The impact of Tropical Cyclone Sidr in southern Bangladesh has led to 3,243 deaths, affected more than 7 million people, and damaged more than 1.2 million homes, according to the Government of Bangladesh's (GOB) Disaster Management Bureau and the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) as of No [...]
2007-11-27 13:16:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1870 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #7: USAID/DART
[...] Summary. In conjunction with USAID/Bangladesh and the Government of Bangladesh's (GOB) Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE),USAID's Disaster Response Team (USAID/DART) assessed water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in Dublar Char, Khulna Division, which the Bangladesh military i [...]
2007-11-29 12:04:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1879 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #8: USAID/DART's
[...] Summary. From November 28 to December 2, the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) advisor from USAID's Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART),along with a USAID/DART communications officer and staff from USAID/Bangladesh, traveled to cyclone-affected areas in Barisal, Patuakhali, Khu [...]
2007-12-02 13:54:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1884LEAHY VETTING FOR COMBINED STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Combined Strategic Intelligence Course to be held January 10 - February 29, 2008 at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on December 3, 2007. P [...]
2007-12-03 10:07:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1885 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #9: Shelter and
[...] The USAID'S Disaster Assistance Response Team's (USAID/DART) shelter and livelihoods advisor recently completed a three-day assessment in the cyclone-affected districts of Bagerhat and Pirojpur. These two districts, along with Borguna and Paktuakhali, are among the districts hardest hit by Cyc [...]
2007-12-03 12:54:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1891 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #10: USAID/OFDA
[...] Summary. To reduce the effects of perennial flooding and cyclones in Bangladesh, USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) has invested in preparedness and mitigation programs for a number of years, including the pre-positioning of water purification units to provide clea [...]
2007-12-04 11:50:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1899LEAHY VETTING FOR SIGNAL CAPTAIN CAREER COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Combined Strategic Intelligence Course to be held January 15 - July 10, 2008 at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Post vetting was completed on December 5, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...]
2007-12-06 10:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1900LEAHY VETTING FOR SPECIALISED ENGLISH LANGUAGE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Specialised English La.guage Training to be held January 9 - March 14 at Lackland Air Force Base, TX and the Expolsive Ordnance Disposal Course to be held March 15 - October 9, 2 [...]
2007-12-06 10:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1903BANGLADESH'S POST-CYCLONE ECONOMY: DOWN BUT NOT OUT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Cyclone Sidr couldn,t have come at a worse time for Bangladesh,s economy. When the storm hit on November 15, Bangladesh already was suffering from weak export markets, debilitating inflation, meager investment and an agriculture industry reeling from severe monsoon flooding. Eco [...]
2007-12-06 11:12:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDBG EAID ECON EFIN ETRD EAGR PGOV PINR
07DHAKA1914 Country Team, USAID/DART, and U.S. Military Coordination
[...] Summary. In response to Tropical Cyclone Sidr in southern Bangladesh, the U.S. Government (USG) organized an interagency response under the leadership of the Department of State that included contributions from USAID and the Department of Defense (DOD). USAID's Disaster Assistance Response Te [...]
2007-12-10 03:14:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1925 USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #11:
[...] Summary. With the approach of the one-month anniversary of the November 15 cyclone in Bangladesh as well as improvements in humanitarian indicators, USAID's Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) will demobilize. USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) will now [...]
2007-12-11 10:13:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1952007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - BANGLADESH
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-05 09:03:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV OPIC KTDB USTR BG
07DHAKA1955LEAHY VETTING FOR SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL AT
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama from February 20 - May 16, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by January 25, 2007, to provide sufficient tim [...]
2007-12-19 05:14:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1959RESPONSE TO 2007 DOL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON
[...] SUMMARY: This cable responds to a request for information regarding child labor in Bangladesh. (REFTEL) Post is forwarding other primary sources of information by email and courier directly to the Department of Labor. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) The following sections repeat the original query f [...]
2007-12-19 09:27:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB KOCI PHUM SOCI AA BG
07DHAKA1973LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CAPTAIN
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Intelligence Captain Career Course at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona from March 24 - September 22, 2008. Post vetting was completed on December 26, 2007.Post requests that vetti [...]
2007-12-27 02:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1974LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA CRISIS RESPONSE COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following 24 candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Crisis Response Course to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in January 2008. Post vetting was completed on December 23, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by Jan [...]
2007-12-27 02:33:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1987BANGLADESH: COMMITTEE FOR THE ELIMINATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-31 10:05:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA
07DHAKA2522006 END USE MONITORING REPORT
[...] Per reftel A, Econoff visited the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) laboratory in Dhaka on February 12 to verify the INL-funded equipment and discuss their use in the lab. The DNC was helpful in arranging the visit and the lab's chief and his deputy were cooperative and willing to answer a [...]
2007-02-14 06:44:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN BG
07DHAKA2842007 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW - BANGLADESH
[...] Summary: Bangladesh is establishing the legal framework needed to comply with its obligations under the TRIPS agreement, but has not yet implemented the patent or trademark provisions of TRIPS. Although new laws have been drafted, they have not been enacted. Enforcement of intellectual pro [...]
2007-02-20 10:37:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON KIPR BG
07DHAKA301BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE ON U.S. WTO TAFT GOODS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-25 09:07:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD WTO BG
07DHAKA309COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR RLA NANCY LANGSTON
[...] Country clearance is requested for Nancy Langston, Regional Legal Advisor with the Department of Justice, to travel to New Delhi, India, from February 27 - March 2, 2007, in connection with the Indo-US Counterterrorism Working Group meeting. 2. Traveler information follows: Name: Nancy L [...]
2007-02-26 03:17:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA KJUS BG
07DHAKA335BANGLADESH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
[...] This Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report covers efforts by the Bangladeshi government (GOB) from March 2006 to March 2007, and address the questions submitted to Post by G/TIP (reftel). Paragraph two begins text. Embassy point of contact is Luke Zahner, Political Officer, telephone: 880- [...]
2007-03-01 02:10:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BG
07DHAKA349HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Intelligence Captain Career Course being conducted at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, from April 9 to September 24, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requ [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA35HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BALANCED BUFFALO COURSE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in the 2007 Balance Buffalo exercise in Sylhet, Bangladesh from April 23 to May 22, 2007. Post vetting was completed on January 3, 2007. Post requests the department conduct Leahy vettin [...]
2007-01-09 05:01:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA350HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Defense Artillery Captain Career Course being conducted at Fort Bliss, Texas, from April 16 to October 4, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requests t [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA351HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AREA SPECIAL
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Pacific Area Special Training Course being held in Honolulu, Hawaii from April 10-13, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA352HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR APCSS COURSE, APRIL 11 -
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Stability, Security, Transition and Reconstruction (SSTR) course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from April 11 - May 10, 2007. [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA353HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ON
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center (NESA) Executive Seminar on Combatting Terrorism to be held in Washington, DC, from April 10-25, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. P [...]
2007-03-04 08:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA38COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR RLA NANCY LANGSTON
[...] This is an action request (please see paragraphs 2 - 5). 2. Country clearance is requested for Nancy Langston, Regional Legal Advisor with the Department of Justice, to travel to Kathmandu, Nepal to prepare a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) program from January 14 - 20, 2007. 3. Country cle [...]
2007-01-09 09:58:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA KJUS BG
07DHAKA412 BANGLADESH REPORTS ON UN DEMOCRACY FUND
[...] SUMMARY. One project in Bangladesh was awarded under the United Nations Democracy Fund, the "Clean Candidate, Clean Election Campaign, 2006" proposed by Brotee Samaj Kallyan Sangstha. The project is on hold, however, because the elections scheduled for January 22, 2007 in Bangladesh were can [...]
2007-03-12 09:06:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL UN NGO OIIP BG
07DHAKA428 EMBASSY DHAKA OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
[...] Summary: In commemoration of International Women's Day, Embassy Dhaka released an Op-Ed by the Chief of Mission, held a Gender and Development Fair, and will co-host a "Women Working Together" program with six other missions. End Summary. 2. Embassy drafted an Op-Ed in the Ambassador's name [...]
2007-03-14 23:59:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM BG KWMN
07DHAKA485HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL MARITIME
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Maritime Officers Course scheduled for May 30-August 10, 2007 in Yorktown, Virginia. Post vetting was completed on March 25, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...]
2007-03-25 08:55:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA496BANGLADESH: AVIAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA;
[...] Embassy Dhaka,s State point of contact on avian and pandemic influenza is Carter Wilbur, ESTH officer. Contact information is: Email - wilburcw@state.gov, Phone - (8802) 885-5500 xt 2206, FAX - 882-4008. 2. Embassy Dhaka,s DOD Point of contact on avian and pandemic influenza is LTC Ran [...]
2007-03-27 08:46:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU MARR MASS CASC BG
07DHAKA508HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ATA-EIC TRAINING COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para 3. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the ATA-EIC training starting on April 9 - May 25, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 28, 2007. Due to the start of the course on April 9, 2007, this list requires clearance by c [...]
2007-03-29 04:05:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PINR PINS PREL MASS KCRM SNAR BG
07DHAKA537HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE FLASH BUFFALO
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in Exercise Flash Buffalo to be conducted in Chittagong, Bangladesh from May 20 to June 2, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by A [...]
2007-04-02 04:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA538BANGLADESH: DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-02 07:29:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP PARM BG
07DHAKA611 REO VISITS DHAKA Q REVIEWS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
[...] SUMMARY. REO John Adams and FSN Jay Pal Shrestha visited Dhaka March 7 Q 14 as part of a series of regular regional visits. They met with embassy personnel, GOB officials, and NGOs to assess major environmental issues facing Bangladesh. They also visited USAID projects in the field, and par [...]
2007-04-16 01:28:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID BG
07DHAKA63STATE OF EMERGENCY - SITREP 02 01/12/07
[...] As of 1240 local the situation remains calm. Embassy personnel are safe and accounted for. No AmCits have contacted Embassy for assistance. A countrywide 2300-0500 hrs daily curfew remains in effect until further notice. 2. Former Bangladesh Bank (the country's central bank) Governor F [...]
2007-01-12 06:00:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC CASC KDEM BG
07DHAKA639HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM FELLOWS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Counter-Terrorism Fellows Program in Washington, DC from July 21 to September 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by M [...]
2007-04-17 09:21:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA640HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in International Logistics Executive Advanced Development Course in Athens, Georgia from June 1 to July 27, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10, 2007, to provide su [...]
2007-04-17 09:22:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA641HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR COMMAND AND STAFF
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Command and Staff College Course in Montgomery, Alabama from June 11, 2007 to June 9, 2008. Post etting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]
2007-04-17 09:22:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA642HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR WAR COLLEGE COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air War College Course in Montgomery, Alabama, from May 29, 2007 to May 27, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10, [...]
2007-04-17 09:24:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA643HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBINED LOGISTICS
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Combined Logistics Captain Course in Fort Lee, Virginia, from May 22 to November 2, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May [...]
2007-04-17 09:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA644HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SENIOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California from June 23 to July 20, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]
2007-04-17 09:25:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA673HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course at Monterrey, California, from May 6 to 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 23, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]
2007-04-24 04:12:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA711HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER COURSE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Boarding Officer Course in Charleston, South Carolina from July 4 to August 15, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by M [...]
2007-05-02 07:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA712HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBAT ENGINEER OFFICER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Combat Engineer Officer Course at Camp LeJeune from June 6 to October 1, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 20, [...]
2007-05-02 07:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA713BANGLADESH: SHIP RECYCLING - INTERNATIONAL TRADE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-02 07:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEIND PHSA SENV ETRD BG
07DHAKA714HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GROUND SUPPLY OFFICER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Ground Supply Officer Course at Camp LeJeune from July 5 to September 8, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 1, [...]
2007-05-02 07:51:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA715FUNDING SUPPORT REQUEST TO ATTEND 2007 DRL
[...] (U) EMB Dhaka requests funding for Luke Zahner, POLOFF responsible for human rights and democracy issues, to attend the DRL conference being held in Washington July 18-20, 2007. Airfare from Dhaka to Washington and return is approximately $4,300 and per diem costs approximately $1,700. 2. ( [...]
2007-05-02 07:52:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KDEM BG
07DHAKA725PARAMILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE - BALANCE BUFFALO,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in Operation Balance Buffalo in May 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 15, 2007, to provide sufficient time for processing. [...]
2007-05-03 09:05:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA726HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NEAR EAST/SOUTH ASIA
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar starting on May 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-05-03 09:11:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA727HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NEAR EAST/SOUTH ASIA
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar starting on May 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-05-03 09:16:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA729DEMARCHE ON U.S. WTO TAFT PROPOSAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-03 09:26:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON WTRO BG
07DHAKA733BANGLADESH: CITES COP 14 PREPARATION: GAUGING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-06 06:24:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA SENV ETRD BG
07DHAKA759BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE ON KEY U.S. OBJECTIVES AT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-09 06:57:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU TBIO AORC PREL BG
07DHAKA775 HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COURSE, MAY
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Disaster Preparedness Course starting on May 23, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 10, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 21, 2007, to provide sufficient t [...]
2007-05-10 08:44:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA787BANGLADESH: US PROTOCOLS IN THE ASEAN REGIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-13 08:29:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ARF KNNP PTER BG
07DHAKA872BANGLADESH: NOMINATION OF NEW WORLD BANK PRESIDENT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-30 07:48:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN IBRD BG
07DHAKA880DETAINEES REMANDED INTO CUSTODY FOLLOWING LATEST
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Several high-profile political figures appeared before judges on May 29 following their detention the day before. Awami League General Secretary Abdul Jalil and former BNP Home Minister Lutfozzoman Babar were both remanded into custody for four days for interrogation about corr [...]
2007-05-30 23:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KGOV BG
07DHAKA881DETAINEES REMANDED INTO CUSTODY FOLLOWING LATEST
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Several high-profile political figures appeared before judges on May 29 following their detention the day before. Awami League General Secretary Abdul Jalil and former BNP Home Minister Lutfozzoman Babar were both remanded into custody for four days for interrogation about corr [...]
2007-05-30 23:30:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KGOV BG
07DHAKA889HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INFANTRY CAPTAIN TRAINING
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Infantry Captain Training Course to he held at Fort Benning, Georgia, from June 27 to December 13, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...]
2007-05-31 08:11:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA890HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course to be held in Dhaka from June 17 to 28, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]
2007-05-31 08:11:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA912ADDITIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following additional candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course to be held in Dhaka from June 17 to 28, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...]
2007-06-06 00:59:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA913HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NAVAL COMMAND COLLEGE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Command College Course to he held in Providence, Rhode Island from July 27, 2007 to June 28, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...]
2007-06-06 01:05:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA914HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Staff College Course to be held in Providence, Rhode Island, from July 25, 2007 to June 24, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting b [...]
2007-06-06 01:07:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA915HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ARMOR CAPTAIN CAREER
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Armor Captain Career Course to be held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, from August 3, 2007 to February 4, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting b [...]
2007-06-06 01:09:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA919HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Comprehensive Responses to Terrorism (CSRT) course in Honolulu, Hawaii, from July 31 to August 22, 2007. Post vetting was comp [...]
2007-06-06 02:32:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA957GOVERNMENT PROPOSES DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED BUDGET FOR
[...] Summary: The Bangladesh government released a draft fiscal year 2008 (starting July 1, 2007) budget on June 7. In his budget message, Finance Advisor Mirza Islam identified seven key development and economic growth challenges and the government's plan for meeting those challenges. Agricult [...]
2007-06-14 00:00:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV BG
07DHAKA971HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR USCENTCOM COMBINED
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the USCENTCOM Combined Planning Group training course in Tampa, Florida, from July 15, 2007 to Jaunary 14, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vet [...]
2007-06-15 07:50:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA972HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICERS COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Boarding Officers Course to be held in Charleston, South Carolina from July 4 to August 17, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]
2007-06-15 07:53:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA973HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD
[...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Shipyard Management Course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from July 13 to September 7, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vetti [...]
2007-06-15 07:59:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA989BANGLADESH: PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY AND
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-18 03:14:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDUNDP KUNR PREL EFIN EAID BG
07DHAKA990BANGLADESH: ICAO ASSEMBLY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-18 04:32:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD BG
07DILI11NEW ELECTORAL LAWS GO INTO EFFECT, BUT MANY ISSUES
[...] Summary: The three main laws that will govern East Timor's presidential and parliamentary elections this year were finally promulgated last month. While the final versions do contain a few compromises of note, the overall process resulted in laws that fall significantly short of reflecting a n [...]
2007-01-15 09:48:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM UN TT
07DILI156CNE CONFIRMS LUOLO VERSUS RAMOS-HORTA RUNOFF
[...] Summary: Defying worries that the national tabulation might stretch on for days, the National Election Commission today, April 18, announced at a late afternoon press conference that it had completed the tabulation and announced the provisional national results, reaffirming that Francisco "Lu'o [...]
2007-04-18 13:14:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM TT
07DILI166NATIONAL BUDGET PLAGUED BY EXECUTION CHALLENGES AND
[...] Summary: During an informal briefing for donors last week, the International Monetary Fund's Resident Representative in East Timor painted a bleak picture of budget execution to date for the fiscal year (FY) 2006-2007. Of a $329 million budget, while $211 of it has been committed, only $84 mil [...]
2007-04-27 17:06:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EPET EFIN TT
07DILI185LOWER TURNOUT BUT TECHNICALLY IMPROVED ROUND TWO VOTING
[...] Summary: The second round of East Timor's presidential election concluded May 9 without incident. There were visible improvements compared to the first round with regard to logistical preparations. The Embassy will urge all parties to use established legal mechanisms for filing complaints, t [...]
2007-05-09 10:16:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KPAO PREL PGOV ASEC UN TT
07DILI239UPDATE ON USAID/OFDA-FUNDED ACTIVITIES IN EAST TIMOR
[...] USAID/OFDA Bangkok-based Regional Advisor for Asia and the Pacific (RA) traveled to East Timor June 4 - 7, 2007 to monitor ongoing USAID/OFDA-funded emergency and mitigation programs, and assess the humanitarian situation in Dili. Outbreaks of violence continue to be a part of daily life in Di [...]
2007-06-26 07:18:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDEAID TT
07DILI251AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS, DISCUSSES ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Hans Klemm presented his letter of credence to President Jose Ramos-Horta on July 4 in a ceremony hosted at the President's office. In a meeting following the ceremony, both vowed to strengthen bilateral relations. Ramos-Horta expressed his appreciation for U.S. suppo [...]
2007-07-05 12:31:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM TT
07DILI318PRESIDENT'S UNGA HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDTABLE: TIMOR-LESTE
[...] (U) Timor-Leste is a newly emerging democracy, independent since 2002. Its new government, freely elected in June 2007, is fully committed to safeguarding human rights and promoting democracy. It is constrained, however, by a lingering culture of political violence and low capacity on the pa [...]
2007-09-13 08:24:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KDEM TT
07DILI348DEMARCHE TO TIMOR-LESTE ON IAAC CANDIDACY OF DAVID WALKER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-23 08:09:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UNGA UN TT
07DILI359CHALLENGES IMMENSE AS GOVERNMENT PASSES THREE MONTH MARK
[...] (SBU) Three months after taking office, Prime Minister Gusmao can tally several accomplishments: selecting some energetic and skilled ministers, a couple of key legislative victories and the proper identification of policy priorities all linked to resolving causes or consequences of the 2006 c [...]
2007-11-08 11:16:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV TT
07DJIBOUTI1177COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ETHIOPIA DESK OFFICER
[...] U.S. Embassy Djibouti grants country clearance as requested in reftel and we look forward to your visit. Visitor: JOHN WYSHAM Title: ETHIOPIA DESK OFFICER - STATE SecClear: TOP SECRET Purpose: Official Business Arrive: 10/21/2007 - ET 306 Depart: 10/22/2007 - ET 307 [...]
2007-10-17 13:17:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OTRA DJ
07DJIBOUTI1349Declaration of Cholera Epidemic in Djibouti
[...] Summary: The Minister of Health, Mr Abdilla Miguel declared a cholera epidemic in the poor parts of the city of Djibouti and other periphery areas last Friday, the 16th of November and requested international assistance to help with epidemic response. The Ambassador concurs that an adequate re [...]
2007-11-20 15:23:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID
07DOHA1043INFLATION, HOUSING COSTS TAKING TOLL ON QATARI
[...] SUMMARY: Double-digit inflation in Qatar has become the norm, with increases in the housing sector felt most acutely. The high cost of living dominates public and private discourse. The government has begun to take steps to address inflation, though they have been ineffective thus far, and the [...]
2007-11-05 12:35:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN AFSN ALOW AMGT APER ECON ELAB QA
07DOHA1115BOEING DELIVERY, FCS OPENING HIGHLIGHT COMMERCIAL
[...] State-owned Qatar Airways took delivery today of its firs... [...]
2007-11-29 13:54:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO ECON BEXP BMGT EAIR QA
07DOHA1134BAN ON SAUDI POULTRY DUE TO AVIAN INFLUENZA MAKES
[...] The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) announced November 13 the reoccurence of Avian Influenza in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Based on the OIE finding of H5N1 in the KSA, Qatar's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Khalifa Al-Thani, issued a M [...]
2007-12-04 13:30:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON PREL TBIO SENV KFLU QA SA
07DOHA1214EMPOWERING QATARI WOMEN TO TACKLE FAMILY VIOLENCE
[...] The Qatar Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) organized November 25-26 a workshop on combating violence against women, a subject once considered taboo in Qatar. Even today, the Qatari Criminal Code does not define punishments or penalize offenders in this regard. Likewise, Qatar has not [...]
2007-12-30 06:31:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM KWMN QA
07DOHA135QATAR FINANCIAL CENTRE: SOLID REGULATIONS,
[...] Summary. On 28 January Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) regulatory officials told EmbOffs that the Authority has licensed 17 financial services firms and focuses on corporate governance as the primary risk in evaluating applications. The Authority, which regulates the QFC as a sort of financial fr [...]
2007-02-07 12:18:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN QA KTFN
07DOHA174C-TN6-01921: SASOL CHEVRON FIRST OF MANY IN QATAR
[...] (U) Summary. Sasol Chevron's Qatar Country Manager and Public Relations Executive told Emboffs February 6 that the GTL industry is in the phase that liquefied natural gas was 15 years ago, and they expect GTLs will follow the same course. Sasol's Oryx plant will produce 34,000 barrels per day [...]
2007-02-19 10:38:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET QA EINV
07DOHA201QATAR PETROLEUM'S CONFIRMATION OF SECURITY PROCEDURES
[...] Saad al-Kaabi, director of oil and gas ventures at Qatar Petroleum (QP),submitted by e-mail the following document in response to reftel. The QP document confirms, line by line, all of the security procedures noted during the January 31 videoconference between QP and U.S. energy, transportatio [...]
2007-02-22 13:12:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD ASEC QA
07DOHA202RISING COSTS END EXXONMOBIL GTL PROJECT
[...] (U) On February 21 Exxon Mobil and Qatar Petroleum (QP) terminated plans to build a gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant because of increasing costs to build the facility. The plant was supposed to be become the world's largest GTL plant, producing 154,000 barrels per day of base oils and synthetic fuel [...]
2007-02-22 14:31:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET QA
07DOHA212QATAR ESTABLISHING A TOURISM NICHE
[...] (U) Summary. The acting Director General of the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) told Emboffs that in developing a tourism sector, Qatar is not looking to become a mass-market destination like Dubai but is aiming to be a niche market for East to West travel. The government has dedicated USD 18 bi [...]
2007-02-26 09:32:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDECON QA
07DOHA271QATAR'S LEADING BANKS SUPPORT ERO DIVERSIFICATION
[...] Summary. In iscussions with senior management of Qatar's top two banks, Qatar National Bank and Doha Bank, Emboffs learned that the private sector anticipates Qatar's continued diversification away from the dollar as the country becomes more involved in the global economy. Bank officials also s [...]
2007-03-12 10:37:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDECON FIN QA
07DOHA353QATAR ESTABLISHES LARGEST NATIONAL PARK IN THE COUNTRY
[...] Summary. On January 22, 2007, the Government of Qatar (GOQ) passed a law establishing the largest national park in the country. Post and the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) have supported the project since its inception in 2000. The GOQ is now requesting further assistance from the U.S. to dev [...]
2007-04-04 08:18:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PGOV QA
07DOHA368QATAR CENTRAL MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS SEE
[...] Summary. Qatar held national elections for the third session of the Central Municipal Council (CMC) April 1. The turnout (nearly 50 percent) was higher than many predicted. One of three women running for the council was re-elected in a landslide. Voting ran smoothly without significant problem [...]
2007-04-05 14:32:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KMPI PREL QA
07DOHA388LAUNCH OF RASGAS TRAIN 5 MAKES QATAR WORLD'S
[...] Summary. Qatar recently launched RasGas Train 5, the world,s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility. The start-up of Train 5, which will produce 4.7 million tons of LNG per annum (mtpa),will increase Qatar's total LNG production capacity to approximately 30.7 mtpa, making it [...]
2007-04-12 10:31:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ECON PGOV QA
07DOHA764FREEDOM AGENDA: SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (SBU) Qatar's April 1 municipal elections, the country's third, served as a focal point for democracy promotion in 2007. Ambassador and Emboffs engaged in a program of support and undertook the following activities: -- Ambassador hosted a series of salons at his residence to discuss election [...]
2007-08-01 10:23:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KMPI KDEM SCUL KPAO QA
07DOHA771UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ATTENDANCE - QATAR
[...] GOQ contacts have told us that the Qatari Amir will lead his country's delegation to the UNGA. The GOQ has not yet formed the full delegation, and specific travel plans have not been made. Post will report as information becomes available. 2. Currently available information: A. Attendan [...]
2007-08-02 09:13:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OVIP UNGA QA
07DOHA972QATARI TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTION
[...] (U) Textiles and apparel production is not a significant part of Qatar's hydrocarbon-based economy. Until recently, there were a handful of textile factories in Qatar, many of which were started by investors from the Asian subcontinent as a means to avoid textile quotas from the global multifi [...]
2007-10-04 12:37:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTEX QA
07DOHA978TERRORIST FINANCE: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF DESIGNATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-08 13:37:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL IZ QA
07DOHA980QATAR AGREES TO GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE IN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-09 11:51:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PINS PREL QA
07DOHA986QATAR NOMINATION FOR THE 2008 SECRETARY'S AWARD
[...] Embassy Doha nominates Amal Abdullatif Al Mannai to receive the Secretary of State's Award for International Women of Courage for 2008. Amal Al-Mannai has been informed of her nomination and was flattered by the news. Requested information follows: Full Legal Name: Amal Abdullatif Al-Mann [...]
2007-10-11 12:35:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN KPAO PREL PHUM QA
07DUBAI88U/S BURNS SPEAKS ON GULF SECURITY AT DUBAI THINK TANK
[...] Summary. Under Secretary Nicholas Burns spoke to an audience of roughly 100 local officials, academics, and journalists at the independent Dubai-based think tank, the Gulf Research Center (GRC) January 23, after which he took questions from the audience. Burns discussed how the US views the c [...]
2007-02-06 13:12:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV OPRC MARR AE IR IS LE
07DUBLIN287DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-13 17:28:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP PARM KN IR EI
07DUBLIN32IRELAND CONSIDERING APPROACH TO LEBANON CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-12 17:09:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID XT LE JA CA NO EI
07DUBLIN391AER LINGUS DECIDES AGAINST BOEING FOR NEW
[...] On May 16, Aer Lingus CEO Dermot Mannion told the Ambassador that the carrier had effectively decided against Boeing for a planned purchase of 8-12 long-haul planes, which could have netted the U.S. manufacturer roughly USD one billion. Mannion noted that he had ended talks with Boeing on Ma [...]
2007-05-17 16:11:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR ETRD PREL EI
07DUBLIN756IRISH RESPONSE TO U.S./FDA ORPHAN PRODUCT
[...] Econoff spoke with Patrick Gaule, First Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs, who said that the Irish government has no objections to the awarding of the grant. ICON Labs is a client of Enterprise Ireland, the government's state development agency. FOLEY [...]
2007-10-01 14:01:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA TBIO OTRA TPHY EI
07DUBLIN759IRELAND ON U.S. DRAFT RESOLUTION ON "CONDEMNING
[...] (SBU) On September 28, Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Gavan O'Leary, Deputy Director, Human Rights Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs. O'Leary said that Ireland is supportive of any initiative to improve womens' rights and mentioned that in general, Ireland would be supportive of legisla [...]
2007-10-01 16:08:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EI KWMN PHUM SOCI UNGA
07DUBLIN779IRISH RESPONSE -- DEMARCHE ON EU REGULATORY
[...] On October 9, Econoff delivered Ref A demarche to Tom Teehan, Chief Inspector in the Irish Department of Agriculture, who said that he would inform other interested parties in the government of our position on this issue. He said that he was not in a position to discuss the outcome of the vot [...]
2007-10-10 15:11:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO ETRD EUN ECON EI
07DUBLIN782IRELAND RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-11 12:27:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTEX EI
07DUBLIN862IRISH RESPONSE -- DEMARCHES ON BIOTECH ISSUES
[...] (U) Summary: The Irish government recognizes the scientific basis of USG biotech positions and recently agreed that the importation of genetically modified (GM) animal feed is acceptable under its GM-Free Ireland policy. The debate over whether the government will approve the growing of GM p [...]
2007-11-26 12:25:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD EUN TBIO EI
07DUBLIN869IRELAND WATCHING VENEZUELAN SITUATION CLOSELY
[...] (U) Poloff delivered points contained in reftel demarches on November 27 to Karen Miller in the Americas Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Miller welcomed the information and told poloff that Ireland was concerned about the recent developments in Venezuela and was monitoring the [...]
2007-11-28 11:24:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV EI
07DUBLIN871IRELAND PROACTIVELY ADDRESSING HUMAN TRAFFICKING
[...] Summary: Ireland is demonstrating firm commitment to meeting its international obligations on human trafficking, moving forward with key legislation and the creation of a new Government unit dedicated to combating trafficking in persons (TIP). End summary. 2. On November 27 poloffs met [...]
2007-11-28 12:50:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG EI
07DUBLIN887PHILANTHROPY IN IRELAND: A NEW MISSION INITIATIVE
[...] Summary. On November 28, The Ambassador met with Pat Carey, Minister of State for Drugs Strategy and Community Affairs at the Department of Community, Rural, and Gaeltacht Affairs. The discussion centered on the Ambassador's intention to hold a symposium on February 21 to support the Irish [...]
2007-12-07 16:24:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EI
07DUBLIN889EMBASSY DUBLIN'S TERRORIST FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] Embassy Dublin's Terrorist Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) is Dwight Nystrom, Econ Officer, 353-1-630-6274, nystromdd@state.sgov.gov (classified),nystromdd@state.gov (unclassified). The Deputy TFCO is Ted Pierce, Political Officer, 353-1-630-6273, piercets@state.sgov.gov (classified),[...]
2007-12-10 09:13:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN
07DUBLIN899PRIME MINISTER DISMISSES IHRC CALL FOR INSPECTION
[...] On December 12 in the National Parliament (Dail),Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Bertie Ahern categorically rejected Opposition and Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) calls for the random inspection of U.S. aircraft when they are alleged to be transiting Ireland on "extraordinary rendition" fli [...]
2007-12-13 13:33:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL EI
07DUSHANBE1031AFGHAN VIEWS FROM NORTH OF THE BORDER: PROSPECTS FOR
[...] Summary. Not far from the nearly-completed U.S.-funded Nizhniy Pyanj bridge at the Tajik-Afghan border, Afghan traders ferry goods from Pakistan, China, and Iran into southern Tajikistan. The opening of the Nizhniy Pyanj bridge will open the door for more trade while decreasing the opportuni [...]
2007-07-06 09:29:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PGOV PREL TI
07DUSHANBE1046FY07 BFIF REPORTING FROM DUSHANBE
[...] Embassy Dushanbe submits the following report per Ref A regarding participation in the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) program. Post thanks the Economic Bureau for its support for these two successful programs. 2. Dushanbe - Regional Transportation Infrastructure Conference [...]
2007-07-09 09:40:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN BEXP BTIO ECON TI EINV ETRD ADPM
07DUSHANBE1057TAJIKISTAN PROMISES CONTINUED ANTI-TIP REFORMS
[...] (SBU) PolOff delivered the Russian translation of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report to Abdurahmon Azimov, head of the Interagency Commission Against Trafficking in Persons, July 5. (Note: PolOff had previously delivered the Trafficking in Persons report to the Ministry of Foreign Affai [...]
2007-07-11 13:20:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM TI
07DUSHANBE1091TAJIKISTAN'S WATER USERS ASSOCIATIONS: SUSTAINABLE
[...] Summary: Winrock International's water users' associations provide an example of the kind of "bottom-up" assistance that delivers substantial and sustainable benefits to Tajikistan's poorest. During a July 20 site visit in Rudaki District, 30 miles outside Dushanbe, PolOff saw first hand how [...]
2007-07-24 13:01:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EAID EAGR TI
07DUSHANBE1092VAKHDAT: IN THE SHADOW OF THE CAPITAL
[...] Summary: During a July 20 visit to Vakhdat city, just twenty kilometers outside Dushanbe, the mayor and first deputy chairman underscored their district's need for macro-level economic assistance, while representatives of the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) revealed a greater [...]
2007-07-24 13:02:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EAID TI
07DUSHANBE1157TAJIKISTAN: DEMARCHE ON PROMOTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE
[...] PolOff informed Ismatullo Nasreddinov, Head of the North America and Europe Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on August 10 of the U.S. support for Steve Carr's candidacy to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's Standing Commission. Post also delivered a formal diploma [...]
2007-08-14 21:08:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM ICRC
07DUSHANBE1163TAJIKISTAN'S SUGHD REGION HAS HIGH POTENTIAL, BUT LIMITED BY
[...] SUMMARY: The great potential of northern Tajikistan's Sughd Region -- as well as the enormous challenges it faces -- were on full display during PolOff's August 12-13 visit to Khujand, Istaravshan and Konibodom. The region's reputation for economic dynamism and entrepreneurship appeared just [...]
2007-08-16 10:43:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON TI
07DUSHANBE121A TRUE TRAVEL STORY FROM HELL
[...] SUMMARY: With 67 returning Kazakh hajjis and nearly one hundred tired and hungry expats on board, Turkish Airlines flight 1344 bound for Dushanbe, Tajikistan, could not land for nearly two days due to fog, rain and snow, uncooperative Central Asian governments, indecisive Turkish Airlines rep [...]
2007-01-19 07:33:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL TI
07DUSHANBE1242007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR TAJIKISTAN
[...] (U) Following is our submission per the referenced telegram for the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Tajikistan. ---------- BEGIN TEXT ---------- 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- TAJIKISTAN Tajikistan presents selected opportunities for savvy investors who are willing to put in si [...]
2007-01-19 12:10:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR TI
07DUSHANBE1252007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR TAJIKISTAN
[...] (U) Following is our submission per the referenced telegram for the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Tajikistan. ---------- BEGIN TEXT ---------- 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- TAJIKISTAN Tajikistan presents selected opportunities for savvy investors who are willing to put in si [...]
2007-01-19 13:28:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR TI
07DUSHANBE1254TAJIKISTAN: PEACE PARK DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] PolOff discussed the creation of a Transboundary Peace Park with Deputy Minister Rustam Latipov at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection (reftel). Latipov fully supports the creation of the Park and conservation of the Pamirs. Tajikistan will host a multi-national conferen [...]
2007-09-04 09:02:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PGOV PREL TI
07DUSHANBE1270TAJIKISTAN RESPONSE ON 2008 NTE CHAPTER ON THE ARAB LEAGUE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-06 14:13:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDKBCT USTR ETRD ECON EFIN
07DUSHANBE1285TAJIK COMPLACENCY WORRIES INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
[...] Summary. The Tajik government's relaxation of monetary and fiscal policy worried International Monetary Fund Mission Chief Carlos Pinerua at a quarterly briefing for donors on the Tajik economy Sept 4. Locally, the real estate, construction, and consumer markets continue to expand rapidly. [...]
2007-09-07 15:38:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV TI
07DUSHANBE1412SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT FIGHTS FOR CONTROL OF OPEN WORLD
[...] SUMMARY: Deputy Chief of Mission and Cultural Affairs Officer met with Speaker of Parliament Sadullo Hairuloyev October 2 to ask him to consent to the participation of four members of the Tajik Parliament in the Open World program. Hairuloyev initially provided several reasons why the participa [...]
2007-10-03 05:50:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO TI
07DUSHANBE1421TAJIKISTAN LEANING TOWARD SUPPORTING RESOLUTION CONDEMNING
[...] (U) On 26 September 2007, PolOff raised the issue of supporting the draft resolution condemning the use of rape as an instrument of state policy (reftel) with Ismatullo Nasreddinov, Chief of the Department of European and North American Affairs at the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On 3 O [...]
2007-10-05 05:12:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM AORC SOCI KWMN UNGA TI
07DUSHANBE1432TAJIKISTAN INL DUSHANBE 2007 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
[...] In the absence of INL regular quarterly reports, the Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section in Dushanbe herein reports on activities for the period of January - September 2007: ---------------------------------- Narcotics and Law Enforcement Activities --------------------------------- Jan [...]
2007-10-10 07:15:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR ASEC PREL KCOR KCRM TI
07DUSHANBE1456PRICE OF FLOUR IN TAJIKISTAN DOUBLES
[...] (U) Summary: The price of flour has risen 100 percent in Tajikistan in the last few weeks. Flour is a staple of the Tajik diet, and the price rise follows a regional trend of sharp inflation in foodstuffs. The government has sought to deflect responsibility for the price increases, but disco [...]
2007-10-12 12:20:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON TI
07DUSHANBE1460PRIVATE POWER STATION IN EASTERN TAJIKISTAN RECOVERS FROM
[...] Summary: Pamir Energy, the private energy company serving all of Gorno-Badakhshan in eastern Tajikistan, has largely bounced back from its catastrophic accident in February 2007 when its main hydropower station Pamir 1 flooded, but continues to face cash flow problems due to inefficient distrib [...]
2007-10-16 09:23:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON ETRD PGOV PREL EAID TI
07DUSHANBE1466A TASTE OF YAK IN REMOTE MURGHAB
[...] (U) Summary: Remote, harsh and cold, and sparsely populated by residents with hardened wind-battered facial features, Murghab sits atop an 11,778-foot plateau in an area that defines remote in eastern Tajikistan. EconOffs drove to Murghab in eastern Tajikistan in early October to see how resid [...]
2007-10-17 12:36:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PGOV EAID PREL TI
07DUSHANBE1525INL DUSHANBE FUND CITE FOR ICITAP TRAINING PROGRAM
[...] (U) The Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section at Embassy Dushanbe requests the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs to utilize the following fund cites to provide funds to continue the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor position and begin the Law Enforcement Training Progr [...]
2007-10-24 11:32:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN SNAR ABUD
07DUSHANBE1526DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CANDIDACY OF DAVID WALKER FOR UN
[...] (U) Per reftel, PolOff delivered the demarche on David Walker's candidacy to Jamshed Khamidov, Deputy Head of the Department for International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. PolOff handed Khamidov a printed copy of Walker's biographic information, and Khamidov [...]
2007-10-24 12:11:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC TI UN UNGA
07DUSHANBE1556CANDIDACY OF DAVID WALKER FOR UN IAAC
[...] (U) Post received a further response from the Government of Tajikistan concerning subject demarche. The Tajik Government has decided to support David Walker's candidacy for the United Nations Independent Audit Advisory Committee. Jamshed Khamidov, Deputy Head of the Department for Internation [...]
2007-10-31 07:14:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC TI UN UNGA
07DUSHANBE1561OSCE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE IN DUSHANBE
[...] (U) Summary: Delegations to the OSCE Central Asian Regional Transportation Conference in Dushanbe October 23-24 agreed to promote streamlined transit routes and enhance public-private partnerships in the transportation sector. The joint statement released by the delegations underlined the role [...]
2007-10-31 16:26:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECIN ELTN ETRD TI
07DUSHANBE1582UNSEAMLY TAJIK TEXTILES MARKET
[...] (U) Comment: Tajikistan's junior-size textile and apparel industry struggles to gain investment that would better utilize in-country cotton production. Despite the government's continued pleas for more processing capacity, private companies must weave through a maze of customs, taxation, and r [...]
2007-11-02 16:41:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EFIN EINV EIND ELAB EAID ETRD PGOV TI
07DUSHANBE1598MINISTER OF EDUCATION DECLARES UNPOPULAR PUBLIC SERVICE
[...] Summary: PAO and CAO met with Minister of Education Abdujabbor Rahmonov November 5 to coordinate cooperation between the Embassy and the Ministry. Rahmonov was extremely defensive regarding the headscarf ban in schools and demanded at length that the United States open a university in Tajiki [...]
2007-11-08 11:52:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KPAO TI
07DUSHANBE161INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN TAJIKISTAN
[...] In response to reftel, Post submits the following five names of the most influential women in Tajikistan. -- Khairinisso MAVLONOVA Title: Depuity Prime Minister Organization: Government of the Republic of Tajikistan In a country with one female minister and where most women are relegated [...]
2007-01-31 14:12:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KWMN TI
07DUSHANBE1611FATF/IRAN STATEMENT - TAJIK SUPPORT ON THE FINANCIAL FRONT
[...] (SBU) Post delivered the demarche (reftel) regarding the Financial Action Task Force warning on Iran's financial system to Tajik officials, who promised to pass the warning through "quiet channels" to Tajik financial institutions. 2. (SBU) EconOff delivered demarche to Zamira Hurshedovna, He [...]
2007-11-14 03:45:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC ECON TI
07DUSHANBE1612MCC DEMARCHE - TAJIKS STILL MISSING THE POINT
[...] (U) Summary. EmbOffs delivered the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) scorecard to a variety of Tajik officials, who roundly ignored its implications and instead attacked the legitimacy and methodology behind the indicators. Kyrgyzstan's pending Threshold Program caught the attention of se [...]
2007-11-14 04:21:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV ETRD ECON KMCA MCC TI
07DUSHANBE162BEWARE OF GARM! WINTER IN CENTRAL TAJIKISTAN
[...] (U) Introduction: Jan 22-24 EmbOffs visited the Rasht Valley in central Tajikistan to get a taste of rural life in the winter. A series of cables surveys border conditions (Ref A),the economic and social situation, health needs and assistance programs in central Tajikistan. End Introduction [...]
2007-01-31 15:28:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID EAGR ELAB ENRG PGOV PHUM TI
07DUSHANBE1735EMBASSY DUSHANBE,S RULE OF LAW PROGRAM
[...] (U) This cable is being retransmitted to correct the classification from Confidential to Sensitive But Unclassified. SIPDIS 2. (SBU) Summary: Embassy Dushanbe,s rule of law priorities have become more sophisticated as we learn the depth to which reforms are necessary. An inter-agency ad [...]
2007-12-07 07:31:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PGOV PHUM TI
07DUSHANBE1742TAJIKISTAN - TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER
[...] Dushanbe terrorism finance coordination officer is pol/econ chief D. Matt Purl, telephone 992-37-229-2000, ext. 2501. Unclassified email: purldm@state.gov, Classified email: purldm@state.sgov.gov. 2. Dushanbe deputy terrorism finance coordination officer is pol/econ officer James Ricker, [...]
2007-12-12 17:18:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PTER TI
07DUSHANBE1746TAJIKISTAN - TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER
[...] Dushanbe terrorism finance coordination officer is pol/econ chief D. Matt Purl, telephone 992-37-229-2000, ext. 2501. Unclassified email: purldm@state.gov, Classified email: purldm@state.sgov.gov. 2. Dushanbe deputy terrorism finance coordination officer is pol/econ officer James Ricker, [...]
2007-12-13 10:53:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PTER TI
07DUSHANBE224PANJ DISTRICT IN THE RUNNING FOR TAJIKISTAN'S MOST
[...] Summary: In a country with widespread poverty, Panj district ranks at the bottom even by Tajik standards. No internet access exists anywhere in the district. The district's only newspaper comes out every ten days because of the time needed to create type-set for four pages on an old printin [...]
2007-02-09 12:36:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID ECON EAGR TI
07DUSHANBE226NO NEWS FLASH: SCHOOLS IN PANJ, TAJIKISTAN NEED HELP
[...] Summary: In Panj district in southern Tajikistan, the educational system fails to meet the basic needs of a poor rural community. A February 8 visit to a secondary school in the district capital and a primary school in a rural village demonstrated that Panj students still need better teachers [...]
2007-02-09 12:57:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID ECON EAGR TI
07DUSHANBE238IMPROVING CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN THE TAJIK BANKING SECTOR
[...] Summary. The Tajik banking sector continues to develop rapidly, with over 35 percent growth since 2005. However, consumer confidence in the banking system remains weak, resulting in an extremely low deposit rate and little money available to feed economic investment. Tajikistan's top banker [...]
2007-02-12 11:42:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV EIND EAID ETRD PGOV TI
07DUSHANBE242TAJIKISTAN'S NOMINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMAN OF COURAGE
[...] Post nominates Zebunisso Rustamova for the Secretary of State's Annual Award for International Women of Courage for her work in building a brighter future for vulnerable women and children of Tajikistan. Ms. Rustamova's information is as follows: Name-- Zebunisso RUSTAMOVA Title: Directo [...]
2007-02-14 03:50:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO
07DUSHANBE252VISIT TO DUSHANBE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SHELTER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On February 14, 2007, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Officer visited the INL-funded and International Organization for Migration (IOM)-administered Trafficking in Persons Shelter located in Dushanbe. This was an unannounced visit following up a previous visit on 18 Ja [...]
2007-02-15 13:52:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KWMN SNAR IOM TI
07DUSHANBE254MAKING A SPLASH IN TAJIKISTAN WITH WATER ASSISTANCE
[...] Summary: Tajikistan's new water minister Masaid Hamidov appreciates U.S. support for rural water users' programs and water systems rehabilitation, but requested training exchanges to the United States as the best "hands-on" way to expose his staff to new technologies. The World Bank and Asia [...]
2007-02-16 12:15:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL SENV KPWR EAID PGOV TI
07DUSHANBE298TAJIKISTAN 301: RECOMMEND REMAIN ON WATCH LIST
[...] Tajikistan has taken significant steps over the past year to protect intellectual property, but much work remains in order to change its position on the Special 301 List. Therefore, post recommends that Tajikistan retain its Watch List status. 2. Recent advances include: an amendment to t [...]
2007-02-27 13:02:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ECON ETRD TI EINV
07DUSHANBE299NEW SUGHD GOVERNOR PRIORITIZES TRANSPARENCY
[...] The Sughd region's new governor is instituting transparent practices and other democratic principles in the local government. In his first speech as Governor, Abdukhir Nazirov told the Sughd public that his priority was to make the government's actions transparent. Tajikistan's three regions [...]
2007-02-27 13:13:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM TI
07DUSHANBE301GOVERNMENT OF TAJIKISTAN DEMARCHED ON CND VOTE ON
[...] Embassy International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Officer and Senior Law Enforcement Advisor delivered demarche regarding the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs upcoming vote on dronabinol (REF A) to the Head of the Tajik Drug Control Agency, General Rustam Nazarov, on 21 February . [...]
2007-02-27 18:18:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC SNAR UNCND TI
07DUSHANBE314FEBRUARY 2007 BORDER WRAP-UP REPORT
[...] (SBU) An interagency Department of State and Defense team conducted a demining policy assessment visit February 5-7. The purpose of the trip was to obtain an initial assessment of the landmine problem, and make recommendations to the PCC sub-group regarding the viability of allocating resourc [...]
2007-03-05 04:46:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINR SNAR TI AF
07DUSHANBE335AGAINST THE GRAIN - IMPROVING THE INVESTMENT CLIMATE IN
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The newly-formed State Committee on Investments and State Property will seek to attract foreign direct investment to Tajikistan. However, the committee has few tools and resources to fully realize its well intentioned programs. U.S. technical assistance will support the committ [...]
2007-03-07 11:56:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON EFIN EIND EAID ETRD PGOV TI
07DUSHANBE348TAJIK GOVT REACTION TO RUSSIAN MIGRATION LAW (C-RE7-00278)
[...] (U) In a meeting with PolOff March 1, head of the State Social Protection, Employment and Migration Agency Anvar Boboev appeared optimistic that Russia's new migration law would make it easier for Tajik labor migrants to travel to, register, and obtain work permits in Russia. Prior to the gov [...]
2007-03-09 11:28:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDSMIG ELAB ECON PINR TI RS
07DUSHANBE351DUSHANBE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DCA, MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
[...] This is an action cable. See paragraph 4. 2. Post has been asked to conduct a human rights review for the following personnel from the Drug Control Agency Under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and Tajik Ministry of Interior appointed to attend drivers training courses organized [...]
2007-03-12 15:35:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL SNAR TI
07DUSHANBE45IT'S ONLY NATURAL - TAJIKISTAN AND UZBEKISTAN AGREE ON GAS
[...] (U) Summary. On December 27, 2006, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan reached lopsided agreements on trade of natural gas and electricity. While the electricity swapping arrangement favoring Uzbekistan will continue, the new natural gas agreement nearly doubles the price of gas paid by Tajikistan. U [...]
2007-01-09 13:10:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EFIN EAID PGOV TIUZ
07DUSHANBE467COCHRAN INTERVIEWS PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO FARM LIFE IN
[...] "I would like to learn more about artificial insemination," a number of Tajik dairy farmers repeated in recent interviews for an agricultural exchange program. Alexander Simon of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agriculture Service in Almaty spent March 26-30 in Tajikistan intervi [...]
2007-04-02 12:17:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EAID ELAB PGOV TI
07DUSHANBE502TAJIKISTAN: FREE AND FAIR LOCAL ELECTIONS? APRIL FOOLS!
[...] SUMMARY: Three districts in Tajikistan's southern Khatlon region held local by-elections April 1 for seats in the national parliament vacated by parliamentarians appointed to Ministries and other positions. Despite the lower profile of the April 1 elections as compared to the November 2006 [...]
2007-04-03 13:07:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM TI
07DUSHANBE517TAJIK ISLAMIC LEADER POINTS OUT WEAKNESSES IN CENTRAL ASIA
[...] (U) Summary: At an April 5 conference on "Kazakhstan's Role and Place in Central Asia" participants took a few gentle stabs at the United States, particularly over the security situation in Afghanistan but otherwise remained neutral. Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) leader Muhi [...]
2007-04-06 11:04:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM TI KZ
07DUSHANBE555EMBASSY DUSHANBE REQUESTS FOR EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOW
[...] Embassy Dushanbe requests one Embassy Science Fellow for either of the two proposed projects listed below. Tajikistan is a country with a predominantly Muslim population and is a member of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. Post appreciates OES' initiative to give special considerat [...]
2007-04-12 10:31:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA TSPL SENV AMGT OTRA APER TI
07DUSHANBE591CONFERENCE ON U.S.-TAJIK RELATIONS ALLOWS PRAISE AND CRITICISM OF US ROLE IN REGION
[...] Summary and Comment: The April 13th conference "15 Years of U.S.-Tajik Relations" offered few surprises in terms of opinions or positions, but did provide an open forum for real debate and discourse about the U.S. role and policy in Tajikistan and the region. Some Tajik government officials pr [...]
2007-04-19 07:01:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINR TI AF SNAR
07DUSHANBE604TAJIKISTAN'S SUBMISSION FOR G/TIP MANAGED FY 2007 ESF AND
[...] Tajikistan was ranked in Tier Two for trafficking in persons in 2006. Despite the government's will to combat trafficking in persons, its limited capacity and resources means that Tajikistan is in danger of falling into the Tier Two Watch List category. International organizations and nongov [...]
2007-04-20 12:54:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL TI
07DUSHANBE622TAJIKISTAN GOVERNMENT TO STUDENTS: NO MINISKIRTS OR HIJABS
[...] SUMMARY: First it was gold teeth, then it was graduation parties and students driving to school, now girls in Tajikistan are fraught over the fact they will no longer be allowed to wear jewelry or miniskirts to school. In remarks to the press, President Rahmon said that students at public sc [...]
2007-04-24 09:22:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM TI
07DUSHANBE643TAJIK MINISTRY OF INTERIOR OFFICIALS EVICT RESIDENTS, TAKE
[...] On April 26 Ministry of Interior officials forcefully evicted residents who illegally occupied a rundown 52-unit building in Dushanbe. When PolOff arrived on the scene, at least 30 police officers had surrounded the area, and one fire truck and an ambulance were poised and ready for emergenci [...]
2007-04-30 17:02:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM TI
07DUSHANBE646WE'RE STILL SPECIAL - 301 WATCH LIST POINTS DELIVERED TO
[...] Post delivered talking points in Reftel A to Tajik government officials April 30 regarding Tajikistan's maintaining its "Watch List" status on the Special 301 Report for 2007. EconOffs personally delivered points to Alisher Karimov, Deputy Head of Customs Control in the Customs Service and Gen [...]
2007-04-30 17:10:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR TI
07DUSHANBE675TAJIK AND KYRGYZ LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL FOR VETTING
[...] This is an action cable. See paragraph 4. 2. Post has been asked to conduct a human rights review for the following Tajik and Kyrgyz personnel appointed to attend the International Narcotics Enforcement Management Seminar in Florida on June 5-21, 2007 organized by the Department of Justice [...]
2007-05-07 06:26:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL SNAR TI KR
07DUSHANBE690PROVING WHY SABIT IS "SPECIAL" IN TAJIKISTAN
[...] (U) Summary: We may be neighbors, but we aren't well connected. This theme underscored a Central Asian Transportation Infrastructure Conference May 7, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce along with Embassy Dushanbe, to highlight the Special American Business Internship Training prog [...]
2007-05-10 11:11:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON EFIN TI AF KG UZ KZ
07DUSHANBE723COMMERCE DEPARTMENT TO TAJIKISTAN: KEEP WORKING ON IT
[...] Summary: In a series of high-level government meetings in Dushanbe May 6-9, Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia Paul Dyck drilled home the SIPDIS message about providing a stable and open business environment in order to attract foreign investment. In [...]
2007-05-16 16:55:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON PGOV PREL TI
07DUSHANBE776LEAHY VETTING FOR TAJIK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
[...] This is an action cable. See paragraph 4. 2. Post has been asked to conduct a human rights review for the following participants from various Tajik law enforcement agencies appointed to attend "Precursor control in Central Asia" and "Regional Cooperation in Precursor Control between Afghan [...]
2007-05-30 10:38:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL SNAR TI
07DUSHANBE785NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY IN TAJIKISTAN: NO
[...] Summary: Embassy Dushanbe strongly opposes granting National Endowment for Democracy funds in Tajikistan to the "Center of Democratic Transformation" to open a Women's Leadership School, as included in the June 2007 list of project proposal (ref A). This local non-governmental organization h [...]
2007-06-01 05:58:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PHUM KDEM TI
07DUSHANBE796TAJIKISTAN: FEMALE STUDENT CHALLENGES BAN ON HIJAB IN
[...] SUMMARY: In an unprecedented case, a young female university student, Davlatmoh Ismailova, is suing the Tajik Institute of Languages and the Ministry of Education for expelling her for wearing a hijab to school. This is the first time a student has brought a case against a university and the [...]
2007-06-05 10:18:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KWMN KIRF TI
07DUSHANBE801TAJIKISTAN'S LAKE SAREZ- IS HYDROPOWER THE ANSWER?
[...] Ten years after the First International Conference on Lake Sarez Problems in 1997, the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (Central Asia Office) and the Government of Tajikistan's Committee on Emergencies and Civil Defense conducted the Second International Conference [...]
2007-06-05 11:59:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ENRG SENV TI
07DUSHANBE855TAJIKISTAN SUPPORTS PRESIDENT BUSH'S CLIMATE INITIATIVE
[...] Rustam Latipov, Tajikistan's Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Environmental Protection and the leading government official responsible for environmental issues, expressed support for President Bush's new international framework initiative on climate change. PolOff delivered points per reft [...]
2007-06-08 12:48:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ENRG SENV TI
07DUSHANBE877TAJIKISTAN TO AFGHAN REFUGEES: YOU CAN STAY, JUST NOT HERE~
[...] SUMMARY: On May 31, Tajik security officials rounded up over 150 Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in the capital of Dushanbe. Reports from those detained suggest that authorities held the refugees for most of the day without food, water or access to sanitation facilities. The authorities [...]
2007-06-12 12:43:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PGOV PHUM UNHCR TI AF
07DUSHANBE882TAJIK WOMEN LEADERS FRUSTRATED BY CULTURAL ATTITUDES AMONG
[...] SUMMARY: Leaders of Tajikistan's political parties discussed how women are marginalized in politics and the frustrations they share trying to empower women, at a roundtable with PolOff June 4. All pointed out that Tajik cultural norms are oppressive to women, but sometimes it's the women the [...]
2007-06-13 06:20:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM KWMN TI
07DUSHANBE926TAJIKISTAN REPORT ON SECTION 527
[...] Post is pleased to report on the satisfactory resolution of the single outstanding U.S. company dispute in Tajikistan. There are no new investment disputes between the United States and the Republic of Tajikistan. Details of the resolved case follow. 2. Claimant designation: Claimant [...]
2007-06-19 12:47:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KIDE ECON PGOV TI
07DUSHANBE932TAJIKISTAN'S RASHT VALLEY: TEN YEARS AFTER PEACE
[...] SUMMARY: Ten years after the civil war, citizens of Rasht Valley endure gloomy times as corruption and economic decay have stifled democratic progress. PolOff met with government officials, religious leaders, nongovernmental organization workers, and local civilians during a visit to Rasht V [...]
2007-06-21 05:35:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM KWMN TI
07DUSHANBE967PENJIKENT, TAJIKISTAN: ISOLATED BY REGIONAL BUREAUCRACY AND
[...] Summary: A June 20-22 trip to Penjikent and Aini districts in western Tajikistan illuminated how bilateral problems with Uzbekistan strangle the economy and trade for Tajik districts in the Zarafshan valley. In Penjikent city, officials and citizens expressed support for President Rahmon, but [...]
2007-06-26 11:34:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID ECON EAGR ENRG TI UZ
07DUSSELDORF10MUSLIM COORDINATION COUNCIL EMERGING
[...] (SBU) Summary: The 2006 initiative by Federal Interior Minister Schaeuble to set up a "German Islam Conference" as an official forum for exploring ways to achieve a better integration of Muslims in German society (reftel) has spurred efforts among major Muslim groups to form a single, overarc [...]
2007-03-29 07:57:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KISL GM
07DUSSELDORF13A VISION AND A WAY FORWARD FOR CG DUESSELDORF
[...] Summary: After a thorough review of CG Duesseldorf operations, we have developed a roadmap for the long run that differs radically from the past and implements the Secretary's transformational diplomacy directives. Our vision is to continue advancing vital US interests in Germany and Europe [...]
2007-04-20 15:30:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ECON CMGT PGOV BEXP GM
07DUSSELDORF16REQUEST FOR A NEW CONSULAR AGENCY -- COLOGNE
[...] Summary: Mission requests the establishment of a new consular agency to be located in Cologne, North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW),the most populous and politically and economically important state in Germany. The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit of the U.S. Consulate General Duesseldorf will c [...]
2007-05-09 13:13:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CASC AFIN GM
07DUSSELDORF2NRW SPD TRIES TO EMERGE FROM CRISIS WITH A NEW LEADER:
[...] (SBU) Summary: The SPD in North-Rhine Westfalia (NRW) has placed its hopes in Hannelore Kraft, SPD floor leader in the Landtag, to lead the party out of the crisis it has been in since being ejected from power in 2005 after 39 years. The party chose Kraft, its third leader since 2005, at a s [...]
2007-01-25 17:47:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON GM
07DUSSELDORF22A TALE OF TWO MOSQUES: A SNAPSHOT OF MUSLIM INTEGRATION IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: The ongoing dispute surrounding the construction of a new mosque in Cologne in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW),the "capital of Islam" in Germany, has become a symbol for the challenges that continue to exist between Muslims and mainstream German society. While all the main poli [...]
2007-06-25 15:53:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KISL GM
07DUSSELDORF24COLOGNE "TRAIN BOMBER" INDICTMENT REACHES D\SSELDORF HIGHER
[...] (U) Almost eleven months after two Lebanese nationals unsuccessfully tried to blow up two regional trains originating in Cologne, the Federal Public Prosecutor on June 11 brought criminal charges against one of the men, Youssef Mohammad El-Hajdib. German police arrested the 22-year old El-Haj [...]
2007-06-29 13:55:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KCRM MASS KOMC IR GM
07DUSSELDORF30DUESSELDORF COURT CARVES OUT NICHE IN TERRORISM CASE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Duesseldorf Higher Regional Court has emerged as one of Germany's major legal institutions for trying high profile terrorism and other sensitive cases (e.g. mafia, espionage). Following the "Caliph of Cologne" and al-Tawhid trials in recent years and an Al-Qaeda insurance f [...]
2007-10-05 16:05:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS KLIG KISL KCRM KOMC IR GM
07DUSSELDORF31NATIONAL MUSLIM GROUP SPOKESMAN WELCOMES GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S
[...] (U) In an October 16 conversation with Duesseldorf Pol/Econ Officer, Bekir Alboga, the new spokesperson for the Muslim Coordination Council (KRM) commented positively on a dinner he attended in Berlin the day before hosted by Federal Interior Minister Schaeuble, to celebrate the end of Ramadan [...]
2007-10-17 15:46:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KISL GM
07DUSSELDORF32USING COMIC BOOKS TO COMBAT EXTREMISM
[...] (U) As part of its expanding efforts to combat Islamic extremism and to educate German Muslim youth about western style democracy, the North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) Office for the Protection of the Constitution (OPC) recently released its second manga style comic book "Andi 2" (http://www.andi [...]
2007-11-20 12:44:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KISL PTER KPAO GM
07DUSSELDORF33THE SPD AFTER ITS HAMBURG CONVENTION: THE VIEW FROM NRW
[...] (SBU) Summary: In the weeks following the national convention in Hamburg, senior NRW SPD leaders are projecting a renewed sense of confidence as the state party retained its major national role and emerged more unified after a period of internal dissonance. State SPD chair Hannelore Kraft spu [...]
2007-11-27 08:11:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV GM
07DUSSELDORF34IN LANDMARK CASE, DUESSELDORF COURT CONVICTS THREE FOR
[...] (U) After a trial lasting more than 18 months, the Duesseldorf Higher Regional Court on December 5 convicted Syrian national Ibrahim Mohamed Khalil (32) and the Palestinian brothers Yasser Abu Shaweesh (34) and Ismail Abu Shaweesh (30) for belonging to and/or supporting al-Qaeda -- AQ (Ref B). [...]
2007-12-06 16:26:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS KLIG KISL GM
07DUSSELDORF37CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCATE TO CHALLENGE EU DATA RETENTION LAW
[...] (SBU) Former Federal Interior Minister Gerhart Baum (FDP) told Pol/Econ Off that he plans to challenge the German law that implements the EU data retention directive this coming January. The law itself extends the amount of time personal data can be kept and was approved on November 10, 2007, [...]
2007-12-17 15:00:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KISL PTER KPAO GM
07DUSSELDORF38HIGH PROFILE ISLAMIC TERRORIST TRIAL OPENS IN DUESSELDORF
[...] (U) Summary: A high profile Islamic terrorist trial opened before the Duesseldorf Higher Regional Court on December 18. With the help of an accomplice, Lebanese national Youssef Mohamad El-Hajdib, known as the "suitcase bomber," has been charged with attempted murder in an undetermined number [...]
2007-12-18 15:13:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KISL PTER KPAO KVPR GM
07DUSSELDORF4NRW MINISTER-PRESIDENT RUETTGERS TO WASHINGTON: MAKING NRW A
[...] (SBU) Summary: North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) Minister-President Juergen Ruettgers will travel to Washington DC, Pittsburgh, and New York City February 12-17 to follow-up on his 2006 trip to the U.S. His primary goals there are to make and renew political contacts and to expand cooperation on [...]
2007-02-08 12:15:00Consulate DusseldorfUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON ENRG ELAB GM
07EFTOBAGHDAD1098REFERRAL OF INTERPRETER ANSAM SHIHAB AHMED
[...] Embassy Baghdad would like to refer Ansam Shihab Ahmed to the US Refugee Admissions Program. 2. (SBU) Biographical information: NAME: Ansam Shihab Ahmed DOB: 27 November 1972 POB: Iraq Passport Number: S 285869 Gender: Female Marital Status: Single (divorce) Dependents: N/A 3. [...]
2007-03-29 07:06:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM IZ
07EFTOBAGHDAD1116REFERRAL OF INTERPRETER ESSAM HAMMOUDI AHMED
[...] Embassy Baghdad would like to refer Essam Hammoudi Ahmed to the US Refugee Admissions Program. 2. (SBU) Biographical information: Principal applicant NAME: Essam Hammoudi Ahmed DOB: July 1, 1980 POB: Iraq Passport Number: S 1647887 Gender: Male Marital Status: Single Dependents [...]
2007-03-31 15:19:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM IZ
07EFTOBUENOSAIRES1049NEW AGREEMENT PUTS BEEF BACK IN MARKETS - FOR NOW
[...] (SBU/NF) To counter increasing shortages of beef products in Argentina, Economy Minister Felisa Miceli and Argentine beef producers agreed May 9 to raise wholesale beef prices by approximately 12% on average. The agreement affects prices for cattle sold at the main beef wholesale market in Arg [...]
2007-05-24 22:31:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR AR
07EFTOSANAA2300YEMENI SEAS MORE DANGEROUS THAN EVER FOR EAST AFRICAN REFUGEES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-12 05:48:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM PREL PGOV YM
07EFTOSANAA784LETTER DELIVERED FROM PRESIDENT BUSH ON SAADA
[...] (U) Per ref A instruction, post delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the President's Office the text of the letter found at paragraph two from President Bush to President Saleh regarding Saleh's requests for assistance in relation to the conflict in Saada on April 28 (ref B). 2 [...]
2007-04-30 13:43:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS YM
07EFTOUSUNNEWYORK181ERITREA SUSPECTS RECIPROCITY AT PLAY REGARDING
[...] This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. Eritrean PermRep Ambassador Araya Desta, accompanied by DepPermRep Tesfa Seyoum, called on USUN Host Country Minister-Counselor and Deputy on March 6 to discuss his Mission's long-standing requests to purchase bot [...]
2007-03-06 21:03:00USUN New YorkUNCLASSIFIEDOFDP KREC ER UN
07FRANKFURT1182FRONTEX: EU Border Control Cooperation at Frankfurt Airport
[...] SUMMARY: In a February 19-March 9 joint operation, FRONTEX border security guards from seven EU countries are screening passengers at Frankfurt Airport to curb illegal entry to the EU. FRONTEX officials are pleased with the operation, which has netted fifteen detentions, mainly from South Amer [...]
2007-03-12 09:58:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDSMIG ASEC EAIR PBTS PREL GM
07FRANKFURT1199FRONTEX: EU Border Control Cooperation at Frankfurt Airport
[...] SUMMARY: In a February 19-March 9 joint operation, FRONTEX border security guards from seven EU countries are screening passengers at Frankfurt Airport to curb illegal entry to the EU. FRONTEX officials are pleased with the operation, which has netted fifteen detentions, mainly from South Amer [...]
2007-03-13 08:36:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDSMIG ASEC EAIR PBTS PREL GM
07FRANKFURT171NATIONAL FDP MEETS IN STUTTGART, SEEKS TO REPRESENT "THE
[...] SUMMARY: At this year's annual "Three Kings" gathering of the national Free Democratic Party (FDP) on January 6 in Stuttgart, party leader Guido Westerwelle used the occasion to stake out a middle-of-the-road course for his party -- seeking to change the reputation of the FDP as a party for th [...]
2007-01-12 12:10:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV GM
07FRANKFURT1872Fast Cars and Hot Times in Southwest Germany
[...] SUMMARY: The southwest German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg (B-W) -- an economic powerhouse and conservative bulwark with a growing environmental movement -- is waking up to climate change now that a recent study shows that a dramatic temperature rise is underway in the region. In response to t [...]
2007-04-19 13:57:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG PGOV GM
07FRANKFURT258EnBW Opens Latest Chapter in Germany's Nuclear Energy
[...] SUMMARY: With its request to lengthen the life of thirty-year-old nuclear power plant Neckarwestheim I (scheduled for decommissioning in 2008),EnBW -- southwest Germany's largest energy supplier -- is posing an indirect challenge to the "Nuclear Phase-Out" plan legislated by Germany's then [...]
2007-01-18 15:06:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV PGOV GM
07FRANKFURT2892Moncrief Sues BASF Over Gazprom Gasfield Contracts
[...] SUMMARY: U.S.-based Moncrief Oil International has filed suit against German chemical giant BASF in a German regional court seeking EUR 6.3 billion in compensation for BASF's alleged role in a cancelled Gazprom concession. Moncrief signed a contract with Gazprom in 1997 to exploit 40 percent o [...]
2007-06-20 05:38:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EINV GM RS
07FRANKFURT3022Hesse State Election Preview: SPD Gaining Ground?
[...] SUMMARY. Six months before Hesse state elections (January 2008),both major parties have presented their economic programs. Following an ambitious program from Social Democratic challenger Andrea Ypsilanti, Hesse Minister President Koch has presented a slightly populist program which is light [...]
2007-06-26 08:12:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR TBIO GM
07FRANKFURT3043States, Industry Still Pin Hopes on Galileo Project
[...] SUMMARY: The EU's Galileo positioning/navigation/timing (PNT) project, despite its well-publicized woes (reftels),remains a beacon to state officials and industry/research in southwestern Germany,, home to ESA/European Space Agency's "Houston" (the Darmstadt control center) and much high-tech [...]
2007-06-26 13:21:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA SENV KTIA SPCE GM
07FRANKFURT320Opel/GM Europe Upswing, Return to the U.S. Market
[...] SUMMARY: Led by German subsidiary Opel, General Motors (GM) Europe posted a profit of $186 million in 2006 (through September) en route to its projected first full-year profit in Europe since 1999. Opel in particular has reason to celebrate since it will soon produce more Saab/Vauxhall model [...]
2007-01-24 06:33:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB ECON GM
07FRANKFURT3233Lackluster NPD Demonstration in Frankfurt: "The Nation not
[...] SUMMARY: On July 7, 500 to 700 NPD supporters demonstrated in Frankfurt under the slogan "the Nation not Globalization," repeating themes of far-right protesters of the G-8 summit in Heiligendamm in early June. The Frankfurt city government licensed the demonstration in the Neue Borse, an indus [...]
2007-07-10 07:40:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KCRM ASEC GM
07FRANKFURT4614Muslim Community and German City Sign Innovative
[...] SUMMARY. The German city of Wiesbaden and nine Muslim community organizations signed a long-discussed, groundbreaking integration agreement September 27. The agreement, wherein the city and the Muslim community pledge to cooperate in a number of areas, is the first of its kind at any level in [...]
2007-10-16 10:18:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KISL GM
07FRANKFURT4823SPD's New Direction to Face Test in Hesse Election
[...] At the October 26-28 Social Democratic Party (SPD) national convention, the party's decision to adopt a platform advocating greater "social justice" bolstered the prestige of the Hesse SPD. Facing a state election in January 2008, Hesse SPD candidate Andrea Ypsilanti gained influence and esteem [...]
2007-11-02 11:53:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL GM
07FRANKFURT4944Commerzbank Announces Third Quarter Write-Offs
[...] Summary. The release of third quarter earnings reports has shed further light on the extent of the damage caused by subprime investments in the German banking industry, with Commerzbank, Germany's second largest private bank, reporting larger write-offs than originally anticipated. While Com [...]
2007-11-15 13:20:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON GM
07FRANKFURT4996 Why Beck Stayed Home
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Social Democratic Party (SPD) Chairman Kurt Beck has decided against taking the Vice Chancellorship left open by Labor Minister Franz Muentefering's surprise resignation (ref A). Beck will continue instead as Minister-President of the state of Rheinland-Pfalz (R-P). In the view [...]
2007-11-23 06:35:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR GM
07FRANKFURT5173Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Meeting Global Capital
[...] SUMMARY: The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) is the world's third largest and the sixth by market capitalization. Known for its high-tech trading technology, it has played a lead role in cementing Germany's reputation as a financial and economic power. However in an increasingly securitized w [...]
2007-12-07 10:25:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON GM
07FRANKFURT5275Hesse Enters Energy Debate
[...] SUMMARY: The Hesse state government intends to introduce a bill in the upper chamber of the German federal parliament (Bundesrat) in early 2008 offering an alternative strategy for energy deregulation in Germany. Under the plan, the federal government will be able to force energy suppliers to [...]
2007-12-18 11:23:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV GM
07FRANKFURT5291Headscarf Laws Withstand Challenge in Germany
[...] Summary: The Hesse State Constitutional Court upheld a state law last week that prohibits civil servants from wearing religious symbols and attire. One of eight similar laws in effect in Germany's federal states, the law as applied allows state institutions to prevent civil servants, includin [...]
2007-12-19 08:54:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KISL GM
07FREETOWN113TFG01: SIERRA LEONE OFFICIALS CONFIRM THEIR BORDER
[...] (SBU) On the morning of February 16, Post learned separately from Sierra Leone's Office for National Security (ONS),the Immigration Office, and the Ministry of Defense that the border between Sierra Leone and Guinea remains open. Also, nineteen American missionaries crossed safely into Sierr [...]
2007-02-16 14:55:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC PREL GV SL
07FREETOWN12SIERRA LEONE: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR
[...] Per reftel instructions, Post submits the following update to its 2005 Worst Forms of Child Labor report. 2. Background: Child labor is prevalent in Sierra Leone. Many children are employed in family businesses, subsistence farming, street trading, and domestic work. Within the country, [...]
2007-01-05 12:43:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI EAID SL
07FREETOWN131 RESUMPTION OF NONIMMIGRANT VISA SERVICES
[...] Embassy Freetown publicly announced on February 20 that it had resumed nonimmigrant visa processing after a ten-year hiatus. Residents of Sierra Leone no longer must travel to neighboring Guinea to apply for nonimmigrant visas at Embassy Conakry as they have done since Freetown last processed [...]
2007-02-23 16:11:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CMGT KPAO SL
07FREETOWN132 CONSULAR NOTIFICATION OBLIGATIONS
[...] The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) recognizes its obligation to provide consular notification and access, and regularly notifies the Embassy when an Amcit has been detained or arrested. 2. Post can find no evidence that there is a recognized private right of action against the GoSL for [...]
2007-02-26 08:13:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CASC SL
07FREETOWN152 Sierra Leone: Exercising Avian Influenza Response Plans
[...] Summary: Sierra Leone launched a National Avian Influenza Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan in June 2006, but resource constraints have prevented effective implementation or testing. An Avian Flu Action Committee meets every few weeks, under the authority of the Avian Influenz [...]
2007-03-05 19:21:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU TBIO KSTH SL
07FREETOWN205SIERRA LEONE'S DIAMONDS REGAINING SOME SPARKLE?
[...] Sierra Leone's legal export of alluvial diamonds lost some luster in 2006 with declines from 2005 of 17.25% in value and 12.31% in volume, ending seven years of dramatic increases. This decline was partially offset by a 3.99% rise in the value of kimberlite exports, but overall diamond exports [...]
2007-03-27 17:36:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EMIN SL
07FREETOWN246SIERRA LEONE: UNHCR DELIVERS USG MESSAGE TO
[...] On April 17, Mr. Abid Mir, Deputy Representative, UNHCR Sierra Leone, informed Poloff that his office had received reftel USG announcement and had passed the information to all field offices. Mir said that repatriation is going well. He commented that as the June 30 deadline approaches, there [...]
2007-04-17 19:35:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF SL
07FREETOWN258FREETOWN DELIVERED U.S. DEMARCHE ON NPT PREPCOM
[...] Embassy Freetown delivered points concerning the Non-Proliferationn of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Prepcom and presented a non-paper to the Sierra Leone Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 24, 2007. Post will report any response septel. HULL [...]
2007-04-25 18:19:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KNNP ENRG MNUC SL
07FREETOWN265DEMARCHE FREETOWN DELIVERED: PREPARING FOR WMO
[...] Embassy Freetown delivered points concerning preparation and USG priorities for the World Meteorological Organization Congress to the Sierra Leone Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 26, 2007. Post will report any response septel. HULL [...]
2007-04-30 16:44:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TPHY SL
07FREETOWN293SIERRA LEONE: DEMARCHE ON KEY U.S. OBJECTIVES AT
[...] On May 8, PolOff met with Deputy Minister of Health Ibrahim Sesay to deliver reftel points. Sesay said Minister of Health Abbator Thomas and a small delegation would attend the Assembly. Sesay promised to forward the points to Thomas as she had already departed Sierra Leone for Geneva via Lond [...]
2007-05-11 12:02:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TBIO AORC SL
07FREETOWN326DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HCOC ANNUAL DECLARATIONS
[...] On May 22,Ambassador and DCM met with Sierra Leone MFA Director General, Ambassador Umaru Wurie and delivered demarche per reftel to encourage Sierra Leone to submit the annual declaration on space and ballistic missile policies prior to the sixth annual HCOC meeting. 2. Ambassador Wurie s [...]
2007-05-25 12:17:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA MTRRE SL
07FREETOWN333SIERRA LEONE: VIEWS ON UNICEF COUNTRY PROGRAM
[...] In response to reftel, post generally agrees with the UNICEF draft country program document for Sierra Leone. Post has a positive working relationship with UNICEF. Post recommends UNICEF include additional information on the Trafficking in Persons Project within its Sierra Leone Child Protecti [...]
2007-05-29 14:44:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL SL
07FREETOWN340SIERRA LEONE: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-30 18:20:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDEINV PGOV KIDE SASC OPIC SL
07FREETOWN341SIERRA LEONE: AGOA FORUM IN ACCRA JULY 18-19
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-30 18:22:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV EFIN EAID SL
07FREETOWN355PARAMOUNT HELICOPTER CRASHES KILLING TOGOLESE MINISTER
[...] On the evening of June 3, a helicopter operated by Paramount Airlines crashed while attempting to land at Lungi International Airport killing a reported 21 people, including Togo's Minister of Sport. News reports state most victims were members of a Togolese delegation attending a soccer match [...]
2007-06-04 13:26:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ATRN EAIR CASC SL
07FREETOWN360SIERRA LEONE: DEMARCHE ON NEW WORLD BANK
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-05 16:28:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN SL
07FREETOWN367SIERRA LEONE SIGNS DEBT RELIEF AGREEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-07 17:21:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KTIA EFIN SL
07FREETOWN375SIERRA LEONE DELEGATION TO AU JUNE/JULY 07 SUMMIT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-13 15:32:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KSUM SL
07FREETOWN376AMBASSADOR DELIVERS TIP REPORT
[...] On June 12, the Ambassador delivered reftel points and a copy of the 2007 report to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Ambassador Umaru Wurie. The Ambassador explained why Sierra Leone received a Tier Two ranking and encouraged the GOSL to continue its efforts against trafficking. Wu [...]
2007-06-13 15:33:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG ELAB SL
07FREETOWN391MEDIA PLACEMENTS FOR MAY 2007
[...] Post and Mission Activities/Press Releases: A. On May 4, PEN Sierra Leone, a literary club, in collaboration with the United States Embassy in Freetown, celebrated the 37th anniversary of Earth day with an essay competition. In a prize ceremony at the Embassy, the Ambassador said the cele [...]
2007-06-21 14:12:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SL
07FREETOWN403SIERRA LEONE EMBRACES EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES
[...] On June 28, the GoSL launched the Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (SLEITI) by inaugurating its EITI National Steering Committee and establishing an EITI Secretariat at a ceremony at the Presidential State House. SIPDIS Endorsing EITI at the ceremony, President Ahma [...]
2007-06-29 13:27:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ECON ETRD PREL PGOV SL
07FREETOWN404PRESIDENT KABBAH WELCOMES LIBYA'S QADHAFI TO SIERRA LEONE
[...] SUMMARY: Libyan leader Qadhafi visited Sierra Leone June 25-27. On his first visit to Sierra Leone, Qadhafi was warmly welcomed by President Kabbah and other top level GoSL officials. Qadhafi addressed a large gathering at the National Stadium where he formally donated 19 passenger buses to th [...]
2007-06-29 13:56:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR SL
07FREETOWN42SIERRA LEONE: 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Sierra Leone is not a state sponsor of terrorism. During the reporting year, there were no judicial cases involving terror suspects. There were no developments that would impact U.S. counterterrorism efforts. 2. There was no significant support for international terrorism or for specifi [...]
2007-01-17 14:45:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS SL
07FREETOWN422SIERRA LEONE: EFFECTIVENESS OF UN EFFORTS TO COMBAT SEXUAL
[...] PolOff spoke with representatives from the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL),UNHCR, UNICEF, and the United Nations Integrated Office for Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) concerning UN efforts to combat Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Trafficking in Persons (TIP) by UN peacekeepers and civili [...]
2007-07-16 10:17:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UN KPKO SL
07FREETOWN424SIERRA LEONE: ICAO ASSEMBLY DEMARCHES DELIVERED
[...] On July 2, PolOff met with Mohamed Bangura, Acting Director for the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority, to deliver Reftels A and B demarches soliciting support for USG positions at the September ICAO General Assemby in Montreal. Bangura said he would take the points under consideration and [...]
2007-07-16 14:38:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAIR ECON ETRD SL
07FREETOWN439SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE HANDS DOWN SENTENCES IN THE
[...] (U) On June 20, the three judges of Trial Chambers II at the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) found Alex Tamba Brima, Brima Bazzy Kamara, and Santigie Kanu, three former Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) leaders, guilty of 11 of 14 counts of crimes against humanity (reftel). On Jul [...]
2007-07-23 17:20:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR KAWC SL
07FREETOWN445SIERRA LEONE SUPPORTS USG IOM DG NOMINATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-24 18:07:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC EUN PREF SMIG SL
07FREETOWN447DEMARCHE REQUEST: HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-24 18:13:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNESCO SL
07FREETOWN453SUPPORT FOR SIERRA LEONE POLICE END USER
[...] Sierre Leone will hold its national elections August 11. As part of election preparations, police advisors from the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) are working closely with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) to increase its preparedness to respond to political violence. P [...]
2007-07-26 16:00:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PINS SOCI ASEC SL
07FREETOWN459FREETOWN GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RACHEL M.
[...] Freetown welcomes the visit and grants country clearance for political officers, Rachel M. Conway, Cheryl O. Igiri, and Leslie A. Payne to travel from August 09 through August 13, 2007 for consultations with embassy officials. Visitors are urged to read the entire contents of this telegram, a [...]
2007-07-30 18:33:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA LI IV SL
07FREETOWN46IRAQ: GUIDANCE ON PRESIDENT'S POLICY ADDRESS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-18 18:05:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS PGOV PREL SL
07FREETOWN476SIERRA LEONE: CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-10 12:14:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA SL
07FREETOWN477SIERRA LEONE: PROMOTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-10 12:18:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM ICRC SL
07FREETOWN478SIERRA LEONE: TERRORISM FINANCE - DOMESTIC USG
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-10 12:20:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PREL PTER KTFN SL
07FREETOWN482NEED TO CONTINUE ECOWAS LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR
[...] The Economic Community of West AfricaN States (ECOWAS) has played a prominent role in providing logistical support to Sierra Leone's 2007 Presidential and Parliamentary elections held on August 11. The ECOWAS Stand by Force equipment and training depot, located in the Sierra Leone armed forces [...]
2007-08-15 10:54:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SL
07FREETOWN487SIERRA LEONE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON TEXTILES
[...] In response to reftel request, there is no textile/apparel manufacturing industry in Sierra Leone. There is only limited local production consisting of individual artisans who produce traditional hand-woven cloth to sell in local markets. All other textiles, much of which come from China, are [...]
2007-08-16 16:06:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTEX SL
07FREETOWN534FREETOWN DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON US CARGO SCANNING
[...] Embassy Freetown delivered reftel points regarding the new 100 percent scanning requirement for U.S.-bound maritime cargo to the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Umaru Wurie, on August 30, 2007. Amb. Wurie was responsive and noted t [...]
2007-09-04 17:21:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EWWT AMGT PTER SL
07FREETOWN535FREETOWN MONITORING PLAN FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RUN-OFF
[...] (SBU) Sierra Leone will hold a run-off Presidential election on Saturday, September 8, 2007 between APC candidate Ernest Koroma and SLPP candidate Solomon Berewa. Post has devised a plan to monitor 8 of the 14 electoral districts on election day. Five monitoring teams comprised of one to thr [...]
2007-09-04 19:48:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM ASEC SL
07FREETOWN551FREETOWN COM SEPARATE PERMISSION TO BE ABSENT FROM
[...] Per reftels, Post Freetown provides the following information for funding the travel and per diem for Ambassador June Carter Perry to attend the 2007 AF Chiefs of Missions Conference to be held in DC: a) ITINERARY: DEP FNA 11 Oct 2105 SN 239 ARR BRU 12 Oct 0530 SN 239 DEP BRU 12 Oct 1210 U [...]
2007-09-10 13:57:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OTRA KCOM SL
07FREETOWN58SIERRA LEONE: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT
[...] The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) Ministry of Trade and Industry is actively working to increase trade and investment. 2. Investment Laws: A new Investment Code went into effect in 2005. It is designed to put Sierra Leone at par with western countries concerning the protection of compa [...]
2007-01-24 17:46:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTBD OPIC EFIN USTR ETRD SL
07FREETOWN581FREETOWN DELIVERED SECOND DEMARCHE REQUEST - UN
[...] Per reftel A, Post informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of our urgent interest in seeking Sierra Leone's support for Ms. Gaer's candidacy to the UN Committee Against Torture. Charge spoke with the MFA Director General, Umaru Wurie, who did not convey GoSL intentions in this matter. [...]
2007-09-25 15:55:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA SL
07FREETOWN583FREETOWN NOMINATION: 2008 SECRETARY'S AWARD
[...] Embassy Freetown is pleased to nominate Sierra Leone's Chief Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Christiana Thorpe, for the 2008 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. We believe SIPDIS Dr. Thorpe has shown exceptional courage and leadership throughout her career, most especially du [...]
2007-09-25 17:51:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM SL
07FREETOWN586IMPLEMENTING TRADE BILLS PASSED BY OUTGOING PARLIAMENT - A
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Sierra Leone's last parliament unanimously passed three trade promotion bills before the expiration of its term ending June 25, 2007. These bills include the Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency Act, the Registration of Business Act, and the General Law (Business S [...]
2007-09-26 17:40:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM ECON PINR SL
07FREETOWN589AMBASSADOR PERRY'S ARRIVAL AT POST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-28 12:50:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN APER SL
07FREETOWN611SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE SENTENCES FOFANAH
[...] (U) Summary: On October 9, the Special Court for Sierra Leone sentenced Moinina Fofanah and Allielu Kondewa, former leaders of the Civil Defense Force, to 6 and 8 years in prison, respectively. Time already served in detention was counted toward the sentences, meaning that Fofanah will comple [...]
2007-10-10 18:32:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV KDEM PINR KAWC SL
07FREETOWN613EMBASSY FREETOWN ORGANIZES SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY IFTAAR
[...] On October 9 Embassy Freetown organized a successful Iftaar program at a new community Islamic and vocational school, the Umar Bin Alkhatab Institute for Vocational and Technical Training and Arabic Islamic Studies. The Ambassador and embassy staff attended the Iftaar and shared take-home meal [...]
2007-10-11 14:18:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KISL KPAO SL
07FREETOWN634POST ELECTION ATMOSPHERICS IN BO - SOME TENSIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: An October 16-19 visit to Bo by Embassy officers provided insight in to the dynamics of local adjustments to the new political reality. Some conflicts between APC and SLPP supporters have occurred in Bo, most recently on October 15 when APC supporters threw stones at the homes o [...]
2007-10-22 16:43:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL SL
07FREETOWN637FREETOWN DELIVERED DEMARCHE: CANDIDACY OF DAVID
[...] (SBU) Post delivered demarche October 23 during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Charge and political officer left copies of a dipnote with points drawn from reftel. 2. (SBU) A new government was elected to office in Sierra Leone in September. The new Minister of Foreign Affa [...]
2007-10-24 14:36:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UNGA SL
07FREETOWN639PRESIDENT KOROMA INVITATION TO PRESIDENT BUSH TO
[...] The Government of Sierra Leone has announced that the inauguration of President Ernest Bai Koroma will take place in Freetown on November 15, 2007. Embassy Freetown has been asked to convey the following invitation from President Koroma to President George W. Bush, received October 24. The acc [...]
2007-10-24 18:46:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OPDC SL
07FREETOWN651CANDIDACY OF DAVID WALKER FOR UN INDEPENDENT AUDIT
[...] (U) Charge and Poloff made demarche to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zainab Bangura, on October 23 (ref B). Poloff followed up with a meeting with the Acting Director General at MFA, Mr. Andrew Bangali, on Friday October 26. Mr. Bangali was aware of the candidacy of Mr. Walker and had been in c [...]
2007-10-29 18:23:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UNAUS UNGA SL
07FREETOWN652DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS
[...] (U) Political officer delivered demarche and fact sheet on Iranian sanctions to Andrew Bangali, Acting Director General, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 26. Bangali said that the information would be provided to the Sierra Leone National Security Council and passed on to the Cent [...]
2007-10-29 18:24:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNR IR PARM EFIN SL
07FREETOWN665STRIKE BY CENTRAL BANK WORKERS
[...] (U) The employees of the central Bank of Sierra Leone went out on strike on Monday, November 5 in protest over salaries and benefits. The workers say they intend to come to work each day, stand in front of the headquarters building until 2:00 pm and then return home. The action potentially brin [...]
2007-11-07 10:22:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EAID ELAB PREL SL
07FREETOWN685SIERRA LEONE 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-19 14:11:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM EFIN SNAR SL
07FREETOWN689BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON NEW SIERRA LEONEAN
[...] The initial group of cabinet Ministers in the new government has been announced by President Koroma. The process of confirmation by parliament has been completed for most nominees. Three Ministers were confirmed on October 19, and 12 more confirmed on October 24. Biographic information for 15 [...]
2007-11-19 17:17:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SL
07FREETOWN70SIERRA LEONE: LIST OF INFLUENTIAL WOMEN
[...] Per reftel request, Post submits the following names and contact information for five influential Sierra Leonean women leaders. Dr. Kadi Sesay Minister of Trade and Industry Ministry of Trade and Industry Freetown, Sierra Leone Tel: 232-22-235-127 Fax: 232-22-227-985 Mrs. Abbator Thom [...]
2007-01-31 16:29:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL SL
07FREETOWN709WORLD AIDS DAY: WHERE IS SIERRA LEONE?
[...] SUMMARY: As World AIDS Day approaches (Dec. 1),it appears that Sierra Leone's HIV/AIDS prevalence rate is reportedly low, officially at 1.53%, although some sources believe it to be higher. Th military's prevalence is higher. Efforts to combat HIV/AIDS are coordinated by the National HIV/A [...]
2007-11-28 16:44:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV SOCI TBIO PREL EAID SL
07FREETOWN71POLICE AND YOUTH CLASH AFTER GASOLINE INCIDENT
[...] (SBU) Early on the morning of January 27, Sierra Leone Police (SLP) clashed with a group of youths in the Cole Farm area of Freetown near many Embassy residences after officers attempted to arrest a taxi driver whom they thought was in possession of illegal fuel. There are conflicting accounts [...]
2007-01-31 18:07:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC PGOV SL
07FREETOWN713DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH
[...] On November 29, 2007, poloff delivered dipnote and points, per reftel, to Bakie Doherty, Americas desk officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Mrs. Doherty says no decision has been reached, but she will present our viewpoint to the appropriate parties withi [...]
2007-11-30 06:33:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA IS SL
07FREETOWN714SIERRA LEONE'S PARTICIPATION IN NEW DELHI
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-30 06:50:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR KFLU EAID TBIO PREL SL
07FREETOWN737SIERRA LEONE: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] Per reftel, Post designates Political/Economic Officer Amy N. LeMar as Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) for Sierra Leone and Regional Security Officer Bryan Scruggs as Deputy TFCO. TFCO Amy Lemar is not due to arrive at post until January 2008. 2. Contact information: Name: [...]
2007-12-11 16:24:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN SL
07FREETOWN745POST CONVENES EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING
[...] In response to reftel, Ambassador Perry convened an Emergency Action Committee Meeting (EAC) on December 18, 2007 to discuss our current political and security situation in Sierra Leone heading into the holiday season. The Ambassador expressed concern over the current situation of rising fuel [...]
2007-12-18 17:39:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER SL
07FREETOWN746EXPLOSIONS IN DOWNTOWN FREETOWN
[...] On December 20, 2007, the Embassy Emergency Action Committee (EAC) convened to discuss a series of deadly blasts that rocked downtown Freetown earlier the same afternoon. Present were the Ambassador, DCM, RSO, CON, CLO, DAO, LEGATT, USAID, POL, and PAO. The blasts occurred in the bottom floor [...]
2007-12-20 18:28:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER SL
07FREETOWN747AMERICAN COMPANY EXPLORING POTENTIAL FOR IT
[...] SUMMARY: Poloff met a four-person team visiting Sierra Leone to explore the possibility of software development outsourcing to Sierra Leone on November 30. The team, representing an envisioned start-up business named "Blue Ocean IT," was headed by AmCit James Kane, Managing Director of US f [...]
2007-12-20 18:28:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL SL
07FREETOWN749SIERRA LEONE: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR UPDATE
[...] This cable responds to reftel request for information for the Worst Forms of Child Labor Report. Most new information since the previous year's report is a result of the passage of the 2007 Child Rights Act. --------------------------------------------- ----- A) Laws and regulations ----- [...]
2007-12-20 18:33:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI SL
07FREETOWN754FREETOWN MEDIA PLACEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2007
[...] Summary: Embassy Freetown's outreach in November 2007 included articles surrounding A/S Frazer's attendance at the inauguration of President Koroma, newly-arrived Ambassador Perry's courtesy calls on Ministers, the opening of two new American Shelves in Freetown, and the Embassy's commemoratio [...]
2007-12-21 13:43:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SL
07FREETOWN93FREETOWN GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR
[...] Post welcomes the visit of Mark Stamilio, U.S. Department of State, Special Advisor to the Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues. Mr. Stamilio will travel to Freetown to represent the USG during a UN Management Committee visit to the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) February 18-22. A [...]
2007-02-09 12:54:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AMGT ASEC APER SL
07GENEVA1060 WHO: Meeting on Options for Increasing the Access of
[...] Summary. The World Health Organization (WHO) convened subject meeting April 25 to discuss strategies to expand access to influenza vaccines, including stockpiling options and increased vaccine production. Participants included representatives from donor countries, countries affected by the H5 [...]
2007-04-30 08:13:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO AORC
07GENEVA113Republic of Congo-Brazzaville and Darfur
[...] (U) Mission has received a diplomatic note from the Permanent Mission of Congo in reply to our dip note 367-06 informing us of the visit to Darfur of its Geneva Ambassador. The Government of the Republic of Congo expressed its concerns regarding the humanitarian and security situation, and t [...]
2007-01-17 16:50:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC OPDC PREL KPKO UNSC SU
07GENEVA114Jamaica Candidature - Rights of the Child
[...] (U) Mission has received a diplomatic note from the Permanent Mission of Jamaica informing us that the Government of Jamaica will present the candidature of Mrs. Mary Clark for election to the Committee on the Rights of the Child at elections to be held in New York in February 2007. 2. ( [...]
2007-01-17 16:51:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC AORC UN JM
07GENEVA115ITALY CANDIDATURE - HRC
[...] (U) U.S. Mission Geneva received a diplomatic note from the Permanent Mission of Italy requesting U.S. Government support for the Italian candidature to the Human Rights Council at elections to be held in the United Nations General Assembly in May 2007. 2. (U) Mission has responded that th [...]
2007-01-18 06:43:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC AORC UN IT
07GENEVA116ITALY CANDIDATURE - HRC
[...] (U) U.S. Mission Geneva received a diplomatic note from the Permanent Mission of Italy requesting U.S. Government support for the Italian candidature to the Human Rights Council at elections to be held in the United Nations General Assembly in May 2007. 2. (U) Mission has responded that th [...]
2007-01-18 06:44:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC AORC UN IT
07GENEVA1170UN EXPERT GROUP ON DARFUR
[...] (U) Summary: MissionOffs met May 3 with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to discuss follow-up to A/HRC/4/L.7, the March Human Rights Council consensus Darfur resolution. The group created by that resolution, the UN Expert Group on Darfur, met in Geneva April 24-27 [...]
2007-05-11 10:40:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC SU
07GENEVA1371Five manslaughter incidents - Geneva 2007 Communications
[...] (U) Mission has received a communication from Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions regarding five incidents of manslaughter. It is number 12 on the Geneva 2007 Communications Log. 2. (U) Begin text of letter: Excellency, I have the honour to address you [...]
2007-05-30 15:05:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
07GENEVA1418Amine Mohammad Al-Bakry, detainee - #40 in Geneva 2006
[...] Mission has received a communication from Leila Zerrougui, Chairperson-Rapporteur for the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention regarding the case of Amine Mohammad Al-Bakry, a Yemeni citizen, detained at the US Air Force Base of Baghram, Afghanistan. Letter dated 11 December 2006 referenced in [...]
2007-06-04 14:31:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
07GENEVA1478ILO - BURMA: CONFERENCE SEES MINIMAL STEPS BUT LITTLE REAL
[...] SUMMARY. The ILO Committee on the Application of Standards considered the situation of forced labor in Burma in its special sitting during the 96th International Labor Conference, June 4, 2007. The Burmese ambassador said nothing about real steps in ending forced labor. He focused solely o [...]
2007-06-07 11:03:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM PREL ILO
07GENEVA1754Air strike in Afghanistan - #18 in Geneva 2007
[...] Mission has received a communication from the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Philip Alston, regarding the U.S. led Coalition air strike in Zarghun Sha, Afghanistan. This communication has been sent via e-mail to IO-RHS and is number 18 on the Geneva 2007 [...]
2007-07-10 09:58:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
07GENEVA1755Death in Custody of Ahmed Ali Abdullah - #19 in Geneva 2007
[...] Mission has received a communication from the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Philip Alston, regarding the death in custody of Ahmed Ali Abdullah. This communication has been sent via e-mail to IO-RHS and is #19 on the Geneva 2007 Communications Log. [...]
2007-07-10 09:59:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
07GENEVA1948Ahmed Belbacha - #22 in Geneva 2007 Communications Log
[...] Mission has received a communication from the Special Rapporteur on the question of torture, Manfred Nowak, regarding Ahmed Belbacha who is detained at Guantanamo without charge or trial. This communication has been sent via e-mail to IO-RHS. It is #22 on the Geneva 2007 Communications Log. [...]
2007-08-13 15:05:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
07GENEVA261CZECH CANDIDATURE - HRC
[...] (U) U.S. Mission Geneva received a diplomatic note from the Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic requesting U.S. Government support for the Czech candidature to the Human Rights Council at elections to be held in the United Nations General Assembly in 2008. 2. (U) Mission has responde [...]
2007-02-02 16:00:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC AORC UN EZ
07GENEVA2626Human Rights Council Session Highlights Troubling
[...] Summary: The Human Rights Council's resumed Sixth Session of December 10-14 highlighted the pernicious dynamic of previous sessions in which important resolutions were held hostage to negotiations between the European Union and Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). That dynamic was e [...]
2007-12-17 16:51:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
07GENEVA385FRENCH CANDIDATURE - HRC
[...] (U) U.S. Mission Geneva received a diplomatic note from the Permanent Mission of France requesting U.S. Government support for the French candidature to the Human Rights Council at elections to be held in New York in 2008. 2. (U) Mission has responded that the information contained in the [...]
2007-02-20 08:09:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC AORC UN FR
07GENEVA551RIGHT TO DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP
[...] The inter-governmental Right to Development (RTD) Working Group completed its Feb. 26-March 2 session with an unusual compromise "consensus" agreement on the chair's conclusions and recommendations that left it up to various states to decide whether or not the report opened the door for a new [...]
2007-03-07 14:57:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNHRC
07GEORGETOWN1042INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT, PART I
[...] (U) Post presents its 2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Part I, Drugs and Chemical Control Guyana: I. Summary Guyana is a transit point for cocaine destined for North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, but not in quantities sufficient to impact the U.S. market. In [...]
2007-11-26 18:31:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR GY
07GEORGETOWN1075INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT, PART II
[...] (U) Post presents its 2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Part II, Money Laundering and Financial Crimes. Begin text: Guyana is neither an important regional nor an offshore financial center, nor does it have any free trade zones. Money laundering is perceived as a serio [...]
2007-12-11 11:19:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR GY
07GEORGETOWN108GUYANA'S NEW VAT AND TAX RECIPROCITY - REQUEST TO CONVOKE
[...] Action request para 8 and 9. 2. The Government of Guyana (GoG) instituted a 16% VAT on 1 January 2007. Preparations for the VAT were insufficient at best (Reftel). The GoG's public education campaign was misleading on many points causing confusion and discontent among the public and the un [...]
2007-01-26 12:24:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ABLD AFIN EAID EFIN GY
07GEORGETOWN117Guyana Immigration CWC Training Reveals Security
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At GoG request, U.S. Embassy Consular officers participated as trainers in a recent Cricket World Cup Border Security Training Course for Guyanese Immigration and Customs Officers. The training made it clear that while some senior officers have basic knowledge of APIS and the Ca [...]
2007-01-30 14:46:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPBTS SMIG CVIS ASEC KFRD KHLS GY
07GEORGETOWN138GUYANA PASSES WORLD CUP LEGISLATION - BETTER LATE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Guyana's National Assembly unanimously passed four bills allowing Guyana to participate fully with the nine other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries in a Single Domestic Space for the upcoming Cricket World Cup (CWC). The four bills were: (1) Immigration (Amendment) Act [...]
2007-02-06 20:29:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPBTS SMIG CVIS ASEC KFRD KHLS GY
07GEORGETOWN147Guyana Finally Moves Towards Machine Readable Passports
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After more than ten years of delays, Guyana will finally begin issuing machine-readable passports (MRPs) this summer. After having bid on the project eleven years ago, Canadian Bank Note (CBN) was awarded the contract in December 2006. The company says that they will be ready to [...]
2007-02-08 17:29:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS SNAR SMIG ASEC KFRD KCRM GY
07GEORGETOWN153ER Medical Team Cancels CWC Support Trip to Guyana
[...] The serious lack of adequate medical facilities, equipment and trained medical staff in Guyana, especially for emergency care, is one of Post's greatest concerns as crisis management preparations are made for the upcoming Cricket World Cup (CWC) matches. A severe nursing shortage across Guyana [...]
2007-02-08 19:26:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR CASC CMGT
07GEORGETOWN279DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN REFORM: INTERNAL
[...] (U) Poloff and DCM delivered reftel demarche to Ambassador Elizabeth Harper, Director General of Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Harper promised to look at the points closely and discuss it with the Minister of Foreign Affairs (who concurrently serves as Guyana's Permanent Re [...]
2007-03-15 19:24:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC ACABQ UNGA GY
07GEORGETOWN293Foreign Policy Decision-Making in Guyana and CARICOM--A
[...] (SBU) In late November 2006 post delivered a Diplomatic Note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) proposing an arrangement for the deployment of armed Federal Air Marshals (FAM) on flights between the United States and Guyana to bolster counterterrorism efforts in the region (ref A). Despi [...]
2007-03-22 20:25:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECIN EAIR CARICOM GY
07GEORGETOWN358DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES
[...] (U) Poloff delivered demarche on Designation of Iran's Defense Industries Organization Under E.O. 13382 on April 5th to Jacqueline Hamer, Director of Multilateral and Global Affairs at the Ministry of Foregin Affairs. Ms. Hamer thanked us for the information, but made no comment regarding the [...]
2007-04-10 18:35:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM KNNP GY
07GEORGETOWN400DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN CORRUPTION AND CRIME
[...] Guyana: Charge raised the UNCAC and UNTOC April 19 with MFA Director General Elisabeth Harper and MFA Acting Director for Americas and Asia Audrey Wadell. Harper said the Cabinet sub-committee on governance discussed the UNCAC the week before. Wadell was aware of the UNTOC questionaires and s [...]
2007-04-24 20:36:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PTER PGOV KCRM KCOR CARICOM GY
07GEORGETOWN403DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GUYANA ON CARICOM-U.S.
[...] Charge raised the CITIA with MFA Director General Elisabeth Harper April 19. Amb. Harper noted that CARICOM had recently recirculated the CITIA and said that the GoG had signed off on it. In response to the U.S. proposal to release the statement bilaterally if CARICOM remains unable to agree [...]
2007-04-25 11:21:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MASS PARM PREL CARICOM GY
07GEORGETOWN404CARICOM ON CITIA STATEMENT AND CONFERENCE ON THE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-25 17:45:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETTC PARM MASS KSUM CARICOM GY
07GEORGETOWN464 Commercial Land Lines to Guyana Out of Service
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-11 20:05:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDACOA CMGT ASEC AMGT KRIM GY
07GEORGETOWN506 Commercial Land Lines to Guyana Back In Service
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-21 19:50:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDACOA CMGT ASEC AMGT KRIM GY
07GEORGETOWN511Foreign Medical Assistance in Guyana
[...] Embassy Georgetown is committed to working with the Department, the Pentagon, and Southcom to carry through successfully the President's mandate that the USNS Comfort's visit will aid "people who might not otherwise get the basic health care they need to realize a better tomorrow." The Guyanes [...]
2007-05-22 17:40:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDEAID MASS MOPS PREL SOCI TBIO KPAO GY
07GEORGETOWN535DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPORTANCE OF INTL SUPPORT FOR
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered demarche on Importance of INTL Support for CT Objectives Under UNSCR 1267 on May 17, 2007 to Leslie Dowridge-Collins, Acting Director of Multilateral and Global Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Dowridge-Collins said that the MFA acknowledges the importanc [...]
2007-05-30 18:22:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PTER GY
07GEORGETOWN536DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1747
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered demarche on Implementing Operative Paragraph 5 of UN Security Council Resolution 1747 on May 17, 2007 to Leslie Dowridge-Collins, Acting Director of Multilateral and Global Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Dowridge-Collins said that the MFA acknowledges t [...]
2007-05-30 18:24:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM ETTC GY
07GEORGETOWN578UPDATED GUYANA ATTENDENCE AT THE CONFERENCE OF THE
[...] Guyana has substantially changed its delegation to the Conference of the Caribbean. Per MFA CARICOM Desk Officer Nikki Cole, the final GoG delegation to the Conference of the Caribbean will be: -- President Bharrat Jagdeo -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Rudy Insanally -- Minister of Fore [...]
2007-06-11 19:05:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KSUM GY
07GEORGETOWN582SECOND UPDATED GUYANA ATTENDANCE AT THE CONFERENCE
[...] After checking with the MFA three times yesterday, and sending GEORGETOWN 578, Poloff was contacted by MFA and told that they have now added Kwabena Frinpong, Head of Policy Coordination Unit in the Office of the President, to the GoG delegation. 2. Guyana has substantially changed its del [...]
2007-06-12 13:38:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KSUM GY
07GEORGETOWN584DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY AND
[...] Poloff delivered demarche on Promoting Transparency and Accountability at the UNDP on June 12 to Jacqueline Hamer, Director of Multilateral and Global Affairs at Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Hamer thanked us for the information and stated that she would forward it to Guyana's repr [...]
2007-06-12 15:14:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EFIN EAID KUNR GY
07GEORGETOWN587CARICOM RESPONDS TO CITIA DEMARCHE
[...] Post received a Diplomatic Note from CARICOM Secretariat June 12 forwarding for USG consideration a draft press release on small arms, light weapons, and ammunitions incorporating numerous amendments made by CARICOM member states to the earlier draft prepared by the USG. The note was recieved [...]
2007-06-12 20:25:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MASS PARM PREL CARICOM XL
07GEORGETOWN616CARICOM ON VACATION IN AUGUST
[...] The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat informed post by Diplomatic Note that the Secretariat will be operating with a skeleton staff during August 2007 to facilitate the annual vacation of CARICOM staff. 2. Washington agencies should expect CARICOM to be less responsive than normal d [...]
2007-06-22 18:33:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CARICOM XL
07GEORGETOWN642DEPORTEES: PROPORTIONALLY, GUYANA DEPORTS MORE
[...] The issue of deportation was raised by President Bharrat Jagdeo and other heads of government at the Conference on the Caribbean. Caribbean interest in deportation is normally presented as a concern over the impact on small nations of the large number of deportees they must absorb. However, [...]
2007-06-29 14:05:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS SMIG PREL CASC GY
07GEORGETOWN776GUYANA PREPARES TO ENTER BIO-ENERGY FIELD
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Guyana recently hosted a two-day, regional agro-energy seminar to discuss the current world bio-energy market and the prospects of developing bio-fuel opportunities in Guyana, Barbados, and Jamaica. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) pledged US $850,000 to Guyana to help j [...]
2007-08-16 18:50:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EAGR EAID EFIN ECON GY
07GEORGETOWN812PRESIDENT PARDONS TREASON ACCUSED MARK BENSCHOP
[...] (U) SUMMARY: President Jagdeo paradoned Mark Benschop, the treason accused detainee who has been imprisoned since 2002 for alleged involvement in storming the Office of the President. Benschop, whose first trial resulted in a hung jury in 2004, reluctantly accepted the pardon, but vowed to co [...]
2007-08-29 19:41:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM GY
07GEORGETOWN975DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel talking points to MFA Director General Elizabeth Harper on October 25. Amb. Harper replied that she would relay the information to the appropriate financial authorities within the GoG for their action. ROBINSON [...]
2007-10-26 20:36:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP IR PARM EFIN GY
07GRENADA150GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: OCTOBER 7 - 13, 2007
[...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: NO PRISONERS IN COURT FOR OPENING OF OCTOBER ASSIZES The October assizes, opened on October 9 without any of the [...]
2007-10-24 12:55:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI KPAO ASEC GJ
07GRENADA151GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: OCTOBER 14 - 20, 2007
[...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Grenada's Private Sector Warms to VAT Private sector entities are expressing confidence in the eventual imple [...]
2007-10-24 17:53:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EAGR PGOV GJ
07GRENADA157GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 03,
[...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR Text: A. Cuba's Ambassador In Grenada Attacks Embargo Unchallenged The Cuban ambassador to Grenada, Margarita Delgado [...]
2007-11-07 15:58:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EPET EINV PGOV GJ CU VE
07GRENADA160GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 4-10
[...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR Text: A. PM calls for speed from World Bank During a recent World Bank team's visit to Grenada, Prime Minister Mitchel [...]
2007-11-15 16:30:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EFIN SOCI EPET ECON GJ
07GRENADA167GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 18-24, 2007
[...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin Text: A. Grenada Teachers Up the Ante The President of the Grenada Union of Teachers (GUT) announced that if there is no pa [...]
2007-11-28 20:56:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ELAB EAIR GJ
07GRENADA168GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 1,
[...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin Text: A. Potential "Gay Cruises" Continue to Roil the Airwaves The question of whether so-called "gay cruises" will be allow [...]
2007-12-06 20:20:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SOCI
07GRENADA173GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT DECEMBER 2 - 8, 2007
[...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin Text: A. New Chinese Ambassador Sworn In China's second envoy to Grenada, Ambassador Zhang Wanhai, presented his credential [...]
2007-12-11 21:03:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON EAID GJ CH PE
07GRENADA181GRENADA WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT: DECEMBER 9 - 15, 2007
[...] (U) Embassy Grenada's weekly activity report (GWAR) provides a little detail about events of interest that do not merit longer reporting at this time. 2. (U) Begin GWAR text: A. Urias Peters Wins Again Under the Shadow of Darkness, Peters' radio drama about the impact of HIV/AIDS on fam [...]
2007-12-18 23:35:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SCUL ELAB GJ
07GRENADA53CARICOM SUMMIT RESPONSE - GRENADA
[...] Per reftel instructions, Embassy Grenada delivered the demarche on the 19-21 June U.S.-CARICOM Ministerial/Summit on April 5. Embassy followed up by telephone on April 9 and 19. 2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Trade Acting Permanent Secretary Oliver Joseph confirmed that Prim [...]
2007-04-19 23:17:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KSUM XL
07GRENADA84DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNSCR 1747
[...] Per reftel instructions, demarche was delivered by fax under cover of diplomatic note on June 12. The original diplomatic note was delivered by hand on June 12. 2. Post will report any response. MCISAAC [...]
2007-06-14 00:08:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN AORC ETRD TRGY KNNP GJ
07GRENADA85COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MANSFIELD BLACKWOOD
[...] Embassy Grenada grants country clearance for Mr. Mansfield Blackwood, USAID Senior Technical Officer, to travel to Grenada June 20 - 21, 2007. 2. Post understands that the purpose of Mr. Blackwood's visit to Grenada is to inspect sites for final certification under the Hurricane Ivan Progra [...]
2007-06-14 14:27:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC OTRA EAID BB GJ XL GY XR
07GRENADA87COUNTRY CLEAREANCE GRANTED TO MANSFIELD BLACKWOOD FOR
[...] Embassy Grenada grants country clearance for Mansfield Blackwood, USAID Senior Technical Officer for the new dates: arriving in Grenada June 22 and departing June 23, 2007, as stated in ref C. 2. Post understands that the purpose of Mr. Blackwood's visit to Grenada is to inspect sites for f [...]
2007-06-14 22:07:00Embassy GrenadaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC OTRA EAID BB GJ XL GY XR
07GUADALAJARA119EMILIO TAKES CHARGE: JALISCO GETS THIRD SUCCESSIVE PAN
[...] Summary: Former Guadalajara Mayor Emilio Gonzalez Marquez assumed the Governorship of Jalisco March 1, calling upon his constituents to "think big" and work together to make the state a leader in business, education, social services, and environmental protection. He also promised to put grea [...]
2007-03-09 16:22:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR OEXC MX
07GUADALAJARA141JALISCO GOVERNOR SPELLS OUT ECONOMIC PRIORITIES
[...] Summary: Newly-inaugurated Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez Marquez outlined the key areas of his economic agenda during a March 15 address to Guadalajara's Chamber of Commerce. His focal points included improving U.S. market access, reducing regulatory red tape for businesses, boosting the c [...]
2007-03-22 16:03:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PGOV MX
07GUADALAJARA226SECRETARY GENERAL ENDORSES ORAL TRIALS FOR JALISCO
[...] On April 30, 2007, the Consul General met with Jalisco's recently-appointed Secretary General (Lt. Governor) Fernando Guzman Perez Pelaez, to seek his formal endorsement for judicial reform efforts in the state, particularly oral trials. Guzman expressed support for this initiative and agreed [...]
2007-05-09 21:13:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS EAID PGOV MX
07GUADALAJARA327JALISCO REMAINS A LEADER IN REMITTANCES
[...] SUMMARY: When compared to other Mexican states, Jalisco is the third largest recipient of remittances from abroad, receiving nearly US$2 billion in 2006. In comparative economic terms for every dollar in foreign investment Jalisco received five dollars in remittances, and the total value was [...]
2007-07-03 17:05:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB SOCI MX
07GUADALAJARA329CHILD LABOR IN JALISCO: CRISIS BUT VERY LITTLE ACTION
[...] SUMMARY: Jalisco suffers from high rates of child labor including the sexual exploitation of children. A recent symposium and UN visit has highlighted the problem, but has so far not resulted in any policy changes or new government initiatives. A local union is working to promote action o [...]
2007-07-03 17:39:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON PHUM MX
07GUADALAJARA330TEPATITLAN'S NEWEST EXPORT - ITS WOMEN
[...] Summary: At a recent promotional event for the tourism industry of Tepatitlan, the region's women were promoted as the strongest draw for foreign tourists. According to a local official, the number of prostitution arrests have spiked recently, raising questions about the area's vulnerability [...]
2007-07-03 18:26:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI ECON MX
07GUADALAJARA347ANOTHER BORDER PROBLEM: JALISCO AND COLIMA SPAR OVER
[...] Summary: Boundary issues are not solely confined to Mexico's international frontiers. A long-running land dispute between Colima and Jalisco has heated up in recent months, with both sides making sharp declarations and dispatching extra police forces to their common border. The Mexican Army [...]
2007-07-12 16:31:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EINV SOCI MX
07GUADALAJARA351PROGRESS ON JUDICIAL REFORM IN JALISCO
[...] Jalisco is moving forward on judicial reform under the new government of Emilio Gonzalez Marquez. With our encouragement back in April, Jalisco's Secretary General Fernando Guzman finally sent a letter dated June 17 in which the Government of Jalisco formally committed itself to pursue the im [...]
2007-07-13 22:58:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PGOV EAID MX
07GUADALAJARA365GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO HARNESS REMITTANCESS HAVING MIXED
[...] In the last seven years the GOM has attempted to harness the power of the billions of dollars remitted from migrants in the U.S. via socioeconomic development programs. Two specific programs are Tres Por Uno (Three for One) and Proyectos Productivos (Productive Projects),formed by migrant clu [...]
2007-07-18 18:10:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN MX
07GUADALAJARA379INCREASINGLY URBAN AND FEMALE CENTRAL WESTERN MEXICO
[...] Summary: According to recent studies, the profile of immigrants to the United States from Central Western Mexico has changed in recent years. Immigrants from urban locales have been on the rise and the female percentage among this population has increased as well. Academics cited the more e [...]
2007-07-31 20:31:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDSMIG PGOV PREL ECON MX XM
07GUADALAJARA610UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA - A LEFTIST ICON'S NEW PRAGMATISM
[...] Summary: Slowly but surely the left-leaning and often anti-U.S. University of Guadalajara is adopting a more practical relationship with the Consulate and USG. As the second-largest public university in Mexico, the University is closely tied to the state library and hospital and owns several [...]
2007-12-18 23:36:00Consulate GuadalajaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL ECON PREL MX
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